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Love is in the air Couples celebrating Valentine’s Day are treating each other with bouquets of flowers, jewellery and dining out.

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Time running out to enter awards

BY MEGAN GNAD

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Ashburton residents are urged to get their nominations in for this year’s Trustpower Ashburton District Community Awards before time runs out.

So far, a number of entries have been received, but organisers hope to see many more before the closing date of March 10.

Last year’s winner was Community House Mid Canterbury for volunteer efforts put in to fundraising for new facilities.

Representatives will now compete in the Trustpower National Community Awards, held in Rotorua between March 24-26.

Trustpower community relations representative Abbie Siely said Ashburton is one of the first regions to hold their

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awards for this year. “Entries are going well and we have had a good number, but we are always on the lookout for new groups,” she said.

“It’s about celebrating what they do in the community and everybody who does voluntary contributions is welcome and encouraged to enter.

“March 10 will roll around really quickly.”

The awards began in 2001 and since their inception more than $82,000 has been given away. This year more than $5000 is up for grabs.

Ashburton District Council business support officer Louise Glennon said they had received a number of entries so far, but some of these still needed to complete their submissions.

“Quite often we get a flurry towards the end,” she said.

“It doesn’t matter what size the group is and you can nominate yourself as well.

“There’s so much going on within the district and so many groups are made up with community volunteers, it’s amazing.”

The local awards will be judged by the mayor and councillors, Trustpower representatives and previous winners.

The awards cover five categories; Heritage and Environment, Health and Wellbeing, Arts and Culture, Sport and Leisure, and Educational and Child/ Youth Development.

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■ VALENTINE’S DAY

Romanticism still rules

By SuSaN SaNdyS

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Romanticism will rule in Mid Canterbury today, as couples bestow gifts upon each other to show their love.

Florists and jewellery stores in Ashburton have been well patronised in the lead-up to Valentine’s Day, with females set to be the main beneficiaries.

Allenton Florist owner Panadda Chittock said she expected to be delivering to up to 80 workplaces and homes in Ashburton today. It was the second busiest day after Mother’s Day. Workplaces were the most popular places to have flowers delivered to, with men wanting to capitalise on just how important that made their partners feel.

“That’s where they get the brownie points I guess. If you are going to do something why not get the feedback, who doesn’t look at the girl who gets the flowers,” Chittock said.

Bouquets, from $50 upwards, were edging out red roses in the popularity stakes. However, the classic one dozen red roses, at $100 upwards, were still well sought after.

Denise Hydes at Flowers and Balloons brought in extra staff yesterday to begin on orders. She said it was a “fun time” for people of all ages to buy flowers and have them personally delivered, and women were also buying for men.

Robilliards owner Mark Douglas said shop staff were busy yesterday and

“run off their feet” on Saturday, as men flocked in to buy “pretty” necklaces, bracelets and bangles for their partners.

There were also women buying items such as cuff bangles for their male partners, and women buying for women.

“You would call Valentine’s Day a young man’s game, but there’s still the romantics that are 70, buying for their wife, because they can,” Douglas said.

Michael Hill Jeweller store manager Allen Chen said there had been a few engagement rings sold in the past three weeks, with Valentine’s Day mentioned as the possible proposal day.

Saturday had been particularly busy, and while traditionally it had been more men buying for women, now women were buying items such as chains and watches for their male partners.

Customers would spend anything from $12 to thousands of dollars for the day.

Restaurants such as Clearwater at Hotel Ashburton were reporting extra bookings.

Food and beverage manager Lea Williams said yesterday she had about one dozen people booked for tonight, mainly couples.

Right – Roses are red – Allenton florist Panadda Chittock says workplaces are the most popular delivery venue.

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■ ASHBURTON COLLEGE

Alumni gains momentum

By Sue NewmaN

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Ashburton College has a brand new organisation that’s all about its oldest students.

The school’s old students’ association, its alumni, was launched late last year and in the first few months of its life is netting an increasing number of exstudents as members.

Alister Argyle heads the committee in charge of the organisation and says word is spreading

rapidly among past pupils about the value of signing on.

“We’ve got strong support on Facebook with people following us and our enrolled membership is continuing to grow; the key now is in converting all of those Facebook followers into members,” he said.

Past students of the college, Ashburton High School and Hakatere College can sign up on the alumni website and become part of a network that will even-

tually traverse the 50 plus years of the college’s life. Current students are encouraged to sign on as they complete their time at college.

With the website launched, the next step was to build mass in terms of membership numbers, Argyle said.

There had been a large amount of out-of-town interest, but the real drive to grow numbers would come when direct approaches were made to past stu-

dents, he said. “Down the track we plan to do launches of the alumni locally and in other main centres. This is about reconnecting people with their school and their school mates, about reconnecting with Ashburton.”

Fellow committee member Alister Lilley said the alumni had now reached a stage where it needed a person dedicated to its development and to lift its profile so the huge pool of exstudents were aware the organi-

sation had been established.

Funding applications to allow this to happen were in the pipeline, he said.

“We need to make sure the organisation is seen as relevant to people so they’ll join. Most strong education facilities have a strong old students’ association and the time has come for this in Ashburton.”

Past students can join the alumni by logging on to www. ashcollalumni.co.nz

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■ NATIONAL LAMB DAY

Free range a great lamb selling point

BY LINDA CLARKE

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A Mid Canterbury high country farmer is encouraging Kiwis to get behind National Lamb Day tomorrow by serving up the iron-rich red meat.

Kerry and Paul Harmer farm Castleridge Station in the Ashburton Gorge and are part of a strong sheep industry growing lambs for meat and wool. They run 14,000 merino ewes, supplying wool for Icebreaker clothing and meat for New Zealand and export markets.

Kerry Harmer said many sheep farmers in Mid Canterbury now operated on foothills country because dairy cows populated the plains, but that did not mean sheep farming was a sunset industry.

“Mid Canterbury does still have quite a big sheep industry, it’s not all about dairying. There are a lot of guys beavering away producing naturally grown meat and wool and they are passionate about what they do.”

She said sheep were naturally “free range” and that was a big concept consumers around the world were picking up on.

National Lamb Day was an ideal opportunity for Kiwis to celebrate a red meat that had a rich history in the district and a promising future.

Harmer said the station’s annual on-farm lamb sale at the end of January was one of the best in years, with 9000 lambs sold at an average $101; the top lambs fetched $134.

Most of the lambs were bought by meat companies needing export meat for Easter markets and the rest by down country farmers looking for store sheep to deal to an abundance of feed on their properties at the moment.

She said the on-farm sale represented 50 per cent of the station’s annual income, so the good prices were welcome after two very dry summers.

She said the merino ewes were dual purpose and suited to the high country climate. Post-sale, the station will look towards limiting numbers over the harsh winter and surplus ewes will be shorn and sold.

Castleridge is one of Canterbury’s oldest farming units and the Harmers also farm beef and deer.

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■ SUMMER WEATHER

Cool weather pattern returns A continuation of hot summer weather is proving just as elusive as the mythical pot of gold at the end of a rainbow, pictured over central Ashburton about 9.15am yesterday.

There has been some hot days as summer heads into its final two weeks, on the back of a cool January.

Niwa’s summary for the month reported well below average or below average temperatures for most of the South Island, and the Winchmore AgResearch Station experienced its second lowest January minimum since records began in 1928, of 0.2 degrees on January 5.

Ashburton reached about 19

degrees yesterday, following 29 degrees on Sunday, while maximums over the next four days are not expected to exceed 23 degrees. Warm weather could make a come back in autumn as NIWA forecasts near average temperatures and near normal rainfall for the east of the South Island through to April.

■ TRUSTPOWER COMMUNITY AWARDS

Time running out to enter awards

Buyers cast their critical eye over some of the Harmers’ stock at their recent sale.

From P1 Category winners receive $500, runners-up receive $250 and the Supreme Winner will take home $1500 and an all-expenses paid trip to the 2017 Supreme Awards at a location in the South Island.

Siely visited Ashburton over Waitangi Weekend and attended

the Multicultural Bite Festival, which blew her away at the level of community involvement.

She said it showcased the “amazing work volunteers do to make Ashburton such a cool place”.

Siely looked forward to also receiving entries from Hinds, Rakaia and Methven.

“We have a fantastic panel of judges who recognise the efforts in the community,” she said.

Entry forms are available from the council offices or can be completed online at www.trustpower. co.nz/communityawards.

Entries close at 5pm on March 10.

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■ FIRE MUSEUM

Fire museum plans heat up

By Michelle NelsoN

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Ashburton Fire Museum’s extension project has received a $30,000 funding boost which will fast-track progress.

The Lion Foundation grant was the “missing piece” that would allow the project to break ground, fire museum committee member Peter McQuarters said.

“It enables us to start construction – get the building locked up and get the show on the road,” he said.

The project has been supported with funding donations from a variety of corporate and individual assistance, but the $30,000 grant filled a shortfall and came on the back of a previous grant from the foundation.

“We will continue our fundraising while the building work is happening because we’ve got an overall target which will see us being able to excel with the dis-

plays – we don’t want to be just another shed with stuff sitting in it,” McQuarters said.

“We want it to be an engaging display – we have a mission to be the best individual fire brigade historical collection in the country and displayed accordingly.

Jeff Harvey of Harvey Signs is a display consultant for the project, which aims for excellence with a range of interactive displays and

could lead the way for future development at the Plains Railway and Museum precinct in Tinwald.

“Rather than going at it like a bull at a gate post and doing the whole thing half-heartedly, we will pick areas and do them well then move on to the next area.

“When visitors and kids come in, we need things they can do and things they can engage with, things they can sit on, videos they

can watch and stories which can be told and interpreted through modern media.

“It’s a museum but these days museums are a bit about show business as well, they’ve got to be entertaining and engaging as well.”

The existing building will be refitted to link through to the extension.

“Two years ago when we kicked off this project, we had nothing, and we didn’t have a cent to our name. We started off with a clean sheet of paper and now we are at the stage we can get this project off the ground,” McQuarters said.

Dave Chilton, of Chilton and Maine Architecture, is putting the final touches to the plan before it is submitted to the Ashburton District Council for approval.

Once council has signed off on the plan, building will get under way, with luck by late March, McQuarters said.

■ ASHBURTON COLLEGE

Pair return from German language experience

By JaiMe Pitt-MacKay JaiMe.p@theguardian.co.nz

Two local high school students have been rubbing shoulders and practising German with students from all over the world.

Ashburton College students Samantha McArthur and Bianca Tawatao have returned from a three-week intensive language course held in the German city of Frankfurt.

The pair were joined by students from Australia, Nepal, Brazil, Panama, Bolivia, Colombia, Peru and New Zealand.

The course found the students spending half their time in lessons and the other half out and about participating in activities.

A trip to Mainz and Marburg was also on the itinerary.

“The highlight of the trip for me was the lessons,” said McArthur.

“They were really engaging and interesting.”

Tawatao also said, “For me the highlight was meeting all the different people.”

This was not the first trip to Germany for the pair however, as both had taken part in the school’s German tour last year.

The trips weren’t without their differences though.

“This trip was more educationbased whereas the school trip was more culture-focused,” said McArthur.

These are not the only students this year from the college who will be making the 20-plus hour trip. One student will be returning early in March after visiting on the NZIIU scholarship, while three others have returned with their host buddies after an exchange to the Pascal Gymnasium in Grevenbroich.

The college will also play host to a tour group from the Pascal Gymnasium in early April.

In brief State of emergency A state of emergency has been declared for the Hastings District as fires fanned by strong winds continue to burn across the region, claiming one house at Waimarama Rd. Hastings mayor Lawrence Yule said there have been four fires with the blaze at Waimarama still not under control. “One house has been destroyed and other houses are threatened so it is a stage five fire. You cannot get higher than that.” Waimarama Rd which was used as a fire-break has since been re-opened and cars are able to get through the area.

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Gas main ruptured Emergency services have closed off part of a busy road in Mangere, South Auckland, after a gas main ruptured. The NZ Transport Agency said just before 3.30pm Kirkbride Rd, between State Highway 20A and Ascot Rd, would be cordoned off. The Fire Service were also at the scene. A northern fire communications spokesman said a gas main had been ruptured by an excavator. A Vector spokeswoman said the gas was blocked off and repairs were now under way. She said no households or businesses were affected by the rupture.

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Abuse charges A 27-year-old woman has pleaded guilty to charges of assault and abuse after she attacked another woman which was caught on video at the weekend. Megan Sarah Louise Walton appeared in Hamilton District Court yesterday and pleaded guilty to behaving in an insulting manner that was likely to cause violence and to two charges of assault to Mehpara Khan near the Huntly toilets on Saturday. She was remanded on bail and will reappear at Hamilton District Court on Wednesday to confirm her bail address. - NZME

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Ashburton College students Samantha McArthur (left) and Bianca Tawatao are back at school after a three-week trip to Germany.

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Police are on the hunt for a man in relation to an attempted abduction of a woman in central Auckland yesterday. The woman is said to have jumped out of a moving car after she was forced into a vehicle while walking along nearby Ian McKinnon Drive. Authorities believe the vehicle was driven by a lone man at the time.

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Great Methven Meet Methven turned on a brilliant day of sunshine, food and festivities for its first Great Methven Meet on Sunday. Locals and visitors enjoyed a free sausage sizzle, live entertainment and a spot of ‘chicken curling’.

The family-friendly event was aimed at making the district an even more welcoming place to live. Ashburton Guardian photographer Robyn Hood was there to take these pictures.

Jan Lukasek, Casey Crawford, Paul Coldicott, Joel Walsingham, Team Methven Pubs – winners of the Corporate Relay 2017.

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Phil Duff congratulates Jan Lukasek on winning the inaugural Peter ‘Swampy’ Watson Hot Lap Race. The Tilly Johnson, 8, is all eyes as she tries her hand at ‘chicken blue vintage swimming jacket belonged to the late curling’.

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■ NORTH KOREA

Nuke test ‘a success’ In an implicit challenge to President Donald Trump, North Korea fired a ballistic missile in its first such test of the year.

North Korean state media said leader Kim Jong Un was at the site to observe the launch and expressed pleasure at the North’s expansion of its strategic strike capabilities.

A report on the launch carried by the North’s Korean Central News Agency said Kim watched from an observation post and gave the order to fire the “Pukguksong-2,” which it said was a “Korean style new type strategic weapon system.”

It is believed to have flown about 500 kilometres before splashing down into the ocean in international waters.

The report said the test proved “the reliability and security” of a new mobile launching system, the solid fuel that was used and the guidance and control features of the ballistic missile.

The report also said the test verified control and guidance capabilities and said the missile can be “tipped with a nuclear warhead”.

It suggested the launch conducted in a “lofted” style, which puts the missile into a high trajectory rather than a

Evans to quit MKR?

A man watches a TV news programme reporting about North Korea’s missile launch at the Seoul Train Station in Seoul, South Korea.

PHOTO AP lower one that gives it more range, in order to take “the security of the neighbouring countries into consideration.”

It added Kim “expressed great satisfaction over the possession of another powerful nuclear attack means.”

The US Strategic Command, however, said it detected and tracked what it assessed to be

a medium- or intermediaterange missile. The reports of the launch came as Trump was hosting Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe and just days before the North is to mark the birthday of leader Kim Jong Un’s late father, Kim Jong Il. After receiving word of the launch, Trump stood at his south Florida estate with Abe,

who called the move “intolerable”.

Appearing with Trump at a news conference at Trump’s estate, Abe condemned the missile launch as “absolutely intolerable.” He read a brief statement calling on the North to comply fully with relevant UN Security Council resolutions.

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■ GREECE

■ UNITED STATES

WWII era bomb defused in city

White House official attacks court

Authorities in the northern Greek city of Thessaloniki say an unexploded World War Two bomb found under a gas station was defused on Sunday and safely taken to an army firing range outside the city, paving the way for over 70,000 people to return home.

The roads in western Thessaloniki and the suburb of Kordelio, where most of those forced to evacuate earlier came from, have reopened.

Authorities had shut down a 1.9 kilometre radius for experts to safely work on the bomb.

The US-made 125-kilogram bomb was “badly corroded, but its detonation mechanism was still in very good condition,” said Army spokesman Col. Nikos Fanios.

The Army had initially estimated that the bomb weighed 227 kilograms. Officials said it was 1.5 metres long.

The bomb will be either detonated or dismantled at the firing range, Fanios said.

He added that similar bombs had been found in previous years near the Macedonia Airport east of the city, but, with the area being mostly open fields, no large scale evacuation had been deemed necessary.

The evacuation started at 7am, with police going

Greek Army officers conduct preparation work before they excavate an unexploded World War Two bomb which was found 5 metres deep, at a gas station in Thessaloniki, Greece.

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Bomb disposal experts started work at 11.30am, 90 minutes later than planned, but defused the bomb in only 30 minutes, Central Macedonia governor Apostolos Tzizikostas announced.

Calling the operation “a total success,” he said it was the largest peacetime population evacuation in Greece and estimated it involved 70,000 people.

Many people left the area in their cars, but some were bused to schools and sports halls elsewhere in the city.

“We heard on TV that, if the bomb explodes, it will be like a strong earthquake,” Michalis Papanos, 71, said as he and his wife, Yiannoula, headed out of their home.

Alexander Bogdani and his wife, Anna Bokonozi, left on foot, pushing a stroller with their toddler daughter.

“We are afraid for the child,” Bogdani said.

The city’s main bus station was shut down, trains in the area were halted and churches cancelled services. The city also booked a 175-room hotel where people with limited mobility were taken on Saturday.

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He was recently reported to have hired one of his My Kitchen Rules contestants, Tyson Murr, to work in his restaurant, but it appears Pete Evans hasn’t taken the same liking to another show hopeful, Josh. The two have reportedly come to blows on set. The celebrity judge threatened to walk away from filming this season if the ‘arrogant and antagonistic’ 25-year-old wasn’t put in his place.

Josh took things too far when he said a paleo diet is rubbish. Pete is said to have ignored Josh’s ribbing initially but things came to a head when he said paleo was “a bunch of bulls***”.

A White House official has attacked a US court ruling that blocked President Donald Trump’s executive order on immigration as a “judicial usurpation of power” and said the administration was considering a range of options, including a new order.

The Republican president said on Friday that he may issue a new executive order rather than go through lengthy court challenges to the original one, which temporarily barred entry to the United States of people from seven Muslim-majority countries.

“We have multiple options and we are considering all of them,” White House senior policy adviser Stephen Miller said on ABC’s This Week.

Miller sharply criticised the 9th US Circuit Court of Appeals ruling that upheld a Seattle federal judge’s suspension of Trump’s executive order. He accused the court of having a history of overreaching and of being overturned.

“This is a judicial usurpation of power,” he said. “The president’s powers here are beyond question.” The Trump administration has defended the travel ban on grounds it will prevent potential terrorists from entering the country.

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Lorde debuts new album It’s been a long wait for Lorde’s second album – but the Kiwi pop star has not only finished it, she’s been playing it to people. And the reviews so far are amazing. According to Just Jared, Ella Yelich-O’Connor shared her new album with music industry insiders, reporting that an official listening party was held in Los Angeles. Just Jared, a celebrity gossip site, called the album “top notch” and “uniquely Lorde” in a tweet that has since been deleted. Billboard music editor Jason Lipshutz tweeted just three words: “Oh my Lorde”. That’s not all: Lorde also shared a video saying she’d wrapped work on shooting a new music video.

Whoops! Same top A blouse worn by competing newsreaders during bulletins yesterday morning is in hot demand – but the Kiwi designer behind it says it’s almost sold out. Breakfast presenter Hilary Barry and The AM Show’s Amanda Gillies both showed up to work in the same outfit yesterday – a red top created by Kiwi fashion designer Ingrid Starnes. The exact same blouse is available on Starnes’ website for $159. Starnes said there had been plenty of interest – but there were only small sizes left. “We make very limited runs to keep exclusivity so the trick is always to get in early,” she said.

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■ AUSTRALIA

Bushfires ravage NSW

Fire expert teams are heading to central west NSW to assess the sheer scale of loss from the weekend’s blazes, as more than 80 bushfires continue to burn across the state.

Rural Fire Service commissioner Shane Fitzsimmons said 25 fires were still uncontained yesterday, after blazes burnt across “a very large area” consuming everything in their path.

But cooler temperatures yesterday, after Sunday’s catastrophic conditions, will help crews gain an upper hand.

“We know there is clearly losses. Losses in homes, losses in buildings, losses in livestock and other agricultural assets,” he told the Nine Network.

“The extraordinary effort of firefighters. What they saved yesterday will far outweigh the losses that we report today. I know that is cold comfort for those who have lost so much and I don’t mean any disrespect or being insensitive, but we cannot take away from the amount of property, people, livelihoods that have been saved under yesterday’s conditions.”

Two fires remain at watchand-act levels near the towns of Dunedoo and near Mudgee with RFS crews focusing on these areas yesterday.

The Sir Ivan fire, east of Dunedoo, has burned through almost 50,000 hectares with an active fire edge of about 200km, Mr Fitzsimmons said.

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In brief Al Jarreau dies at 76 Grammy-winning jazz singer Al Jarreau, who transcended genres over a 50-year career, died at a Los Angeles hospital yesterday, just days after announcing his retirement from touring because of exhaustion, his manager Joe Gordon confirmed. His official Twitter account says he died surrounded by his wife, son and a few other family members and friends. He was 76. Jarreau was hospitalised earlier in the week and was said to have been improving slowly. The cause of his death was not revealed, but he had experienced a number of respiratory and cardiac issues in recent years.

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Bushfires are ravaging the state of NSW with 80 separate fires Cumbo should remain vigilant village of Uarbry has suffered sigand prepared to implement their nificant damage with reports of bushfire survival plan, according at least nine of 12 houses being to the RFS. destroyed by fire, according to Mr Fitzsimmons said critical the ABC. backburning and patrol work Although conditions are easwill be undertaken in the coming ing, people in the area should redays. main vigilant and prepare to im“Clearly, the weather is going to plement their bushfire survival be of some benefit but there is a plan. lot of very dirty, difficult and danA southerly change yesterday gerous work ahead for firefightwas pushing the fire towards ers before we can come close to Leadville and Coolah, according getting these fires under control.” to the RFS. The fire danger was still very The Kains Flat fire northeast of high in the Greater Hunter and Mudgee has burnt through 5000 surrounding fire areas, Bureau hectares. of Meteorology senior forecaster Residents around Wollar and

still burning.

Neil Fraser told AAP. But no part of the state will face severe, extreme or catastrophic conditions.

Two firefighters have sustained injuries, while three people have been arrested over starting blazes.

Mr Fitzsimmons said one firefighter is in Tamworth hospital with burns to the hands and face, while another firefighter has a serious laceration to the hand.

Police have charged three people with lighting fires at Mango Creek on the Central Coast, at Orange and at Nabiac on the north coast.

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■ UNITED STATES

Beyonce wows, Bowie wins four awards In glittery gown, gilded crown and gold choker, a pregnant Beyonce took the Grammy stage in a lengthy performance of two songs from her critically acclaimed album Lemonade.

She earned a loud applause from the audience at the Staples Center in Los Angeles, including daughter Blue Ivy and husband Jay Z. Earlier, Beyonce won best music video for Formation.

David Bowie, who died last year from cancer, won all four awards he was nominated for.

He won three in the pre-telecast, and took home best rock song for Blackstar during the live show.

Blackstar, his final album released days after he died, also won best alternative music album, rock performance, and engineered album, non-classical (Bowie is listed as one of the engineers on Blackstar.) In the latter category, he beat out Prince, who also died last year.

Adele kicked off the Grammys with a live rendition of her comeback anthem, Hello, which helped her win two early Grammys, and may put her on track to win album, song and record of the year.

Adele’s Hello won best pop solo performance and 25 won

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Beyonce performs at the 59th annual Grammy Awards in Los Angeles.

PHOTO AP ropping Prince, Rihanna and pop vocal album in the pre-teleDrake. cast ceremony.

Twenty one pilots won best Chance the Rapper won the pop duo/group performance first award in the live telecast for the hit Stressed Out. They for best new artist. He also won removed their pants when acbest rap performance during cepting the award in homage the pre-show awards. to their earlier days when they “Glory be to God. I claimed watched the Grammys at home this victory in the name of in their boxers. the Lord. I want to thank God In the pre-telecast, Beyonce’s for my mother and my father younger sister, critical R&B who supported me since I was darling Solange, won her first young,” Chance the Rapper said Grammy for best R&B perforonstage. mance (it was her first-ever James Corden, hosting the nomination). Drake, who didn’t Grammys for the first time, attend the live show, won best rapped some of his monologue rap song and rap/sung perforat the top of the show, named-

mance for the smash hit, Hotline Bling.

Justin Timberlake’s Can’t Stop the Feeling! – which is nominated for an Oscar – won best song written for visual media.

His No.1 hit is from the Trolls soundtrack. Lady Antebellum’s Hillary Scott won two Grammys in the Christian category for the album she recorded with her family.

Best new artist nominees The Chainsmokers won best dance recording for the pop hit Don’t Let Me Down, while album of the year nominee Sturgill Simpson won best country album for A Sailor’s Guide to Earth.

Joey + Rory won best roots gospel album for Hymns.

Some actors won Grammys, too: Don Cheadle picked up best compilation soundtrack for visual media for Miles Ahead, where he is credited as a compilation producer, and Carol Burnett won the best spoken word album Grammy.

The Color Purple won best musical theatre album, giving Jennifer Hudson her second Grammy and earning Tony winner Cynthia Erivo and Orange Is the New Black actress Danielle Brooks their first Grammys.

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Authorities are investigating the death of a Missouri man who identified himself as an “imperial wizard” of the Ku Klux Klan.

Washington County Sheriff Zach Jacobsen said the body of 51-yearold Frank Ancona of Leadwood, Missouri, was found near the Big River by a family fishing in the area. Ancona had been missing since Wednesday. His car was found Friday evening. An autopsy will be performed to determine the cause of death. Ancona had been quoted by the St. Louis PostDispatch about his role in the KKK. A website for the Traditionalist American Knights of the Ku Klux Klan features a photo of him in a white hood and robe standing in front of a burning cross.

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Boy charged after chase A 15-year-old boy has been charged after a car carrying five children ran out of petrol during a high-speed police pursuit. The driver and his four passengers, aged 11 to 15, were arrested just before 4am when the car ground to a halt in Flowerdale yesterday, police say. Police had been pursuing the car for about 50 minutes after it was first spotted in Thomastown. The driver has been charged with reckless conduct endangering life and a number of other offences. “The four passengers were all spoken to and released,” a police spokesman said.

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Pug puppy stolen A pug puppy called Egg is still missing some four days after he was stolen at knifepoint in Sydney’s west. The 14-week-old black dog was snatched from his distraught owner by three men armed with knives during an evening stroll in Sydney Olympic Park on Thursday night. Police say the dognappers also took off with a backpack and a wallet.

“The pug has not been found and inquiries are continuing,” a police spokeswoman said.

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California dam cracked State authorities and engineers have begun carefully releasing water from the Lake Oroville Dam some 105km north of Sacramento after noticing that large chunks of concrete were missing from a spillway. The earthfill dam is just upstream and to the east of Oroville, a city of more than 16,260 people. At 230 metres high, the structure, built between 1962 and 1968, is the tallest dam in the US. - AAP

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Calling all worthy volunteers Megan Gnad

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o you know volunteers regularly going above and beyond the call of duty in the name of making our community an even greater place?

You know the ones. The volunteers who quietly go about their business, who have probably never sought accolades or attention for their efforts before.

Well, now’s your time to make sure their hard work is recognised and acknowledged.

The Trustpower Ashburton District Community Awards are upon us and time is running out before the cut-off date of March 10.

The awards cover five categories; Heritage and Environment, Health and Wellbeing, Arts and Culture, Sport and Leisure, and Educational and Child/Youth Development.

Category winners receive $500, runners-up receive $250 and the Supreme Winner will take home $1500 and an allexpenses paid trip to the 2017 Trustpower National Community Awards.

Imagine what that kind of money will mean to some of our local volunteer-based groups and organisations.

A boost of much-needed cash could make the difference between what they can plan in the future, the good work they can continue and the changes and development they could work on to ensure Mid Canterbury groups continue to flourish and grow.

Entries don’t have to be focused around a specific project, it can be for continuous work that has been achieved day in and day out, year upon year.

Often, it’s not until an awards ceremony rolls around, that we properly take stock of all the amazing work going on.

When we see all the categories and nominees listed, we get a wonderful reality check of the tireless work continuously going on behind the scenes.

Entering is easy – just pop into the council offices for a form, or complete one online at www. trustpower.co.nz/communityawards So, don’t leave it until the last minute.

Keep an eye out in the community groups you’re involved in and take note of those who are going the extra mile.

I guarantee you’ll find volunteers worthy of nomination in no time at all.

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Reverting to the past won’t feed the world A

ll farmers, not just those in dairy, have recently been told that the world will be better off if we just switch to ecological farming.

The first question is what the hell is ecological farming?

Going online to try to find that out doesn’t provide a lot of detailed answers for any farmer looking to change their system.

It does deliver up a whole swag of cutesy catchphrases and associated mumbo jumbo.

The main contention seems to be that modern agriculture is broken and we must go forward to the past.

Is modern agriculture broken?

There is no justification given for this claim.

If the goal of agriculture is to feed people, then one could assume the simple measure of whether the global agriculture system is broken or not is whether there are more or fewer hungry people in the world today than in the past.

A quick look at the Global Hunger Index shows that between 1992 and 2016 the index went down from 35.3 to 21.3 in the

Andrew Hoggard FROM THE FARM

developing world.

Of course in the developed world the issue is the opposite to hunger; in that same timeframe we have added an extra two billion mouths to the planet to feed.

Is that broken? If you look at what percentage of their income people spend on food, that too has been tracking down over time.

When I read about so-called ecological farming, I can only view it as subsistence farming.

It talks about growing a diverse range of crops, no fertiliser, no chemicals, no water.

There is the idyllic view of some farmer out tending their little garden by hand. You’re left with the impression that the farmer is happy.

Well, I did see that in Africa on a safari back in my youth. The

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farmer had this tiny plot, the maize crop was knee high and they had the begging bowl out for the tourists.

Down the road was a government research farm, with some UN funding, modern farming practices, centre pivot irrigator, maize crop over my head.

So rather than turn agriculture back to the 1800s how might we address the environmental impacts that agriculture has.

To me the answer isn’t applying blanket hash tag answers across the country, it’s about applying targeted solutions at the farm level.

That means identifying what the critical source areas are on each farm and targeting resources and expenditure to that.

Some farms are probably overstocked and reducing cow numbers could lead to a more profitable system. But on other farms the stocking rate could well be right, but by investing in a wetland where tile drains might empty could well provide best bang for buck.

In a hill country drystock situation you could well force fencing

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off of every stream on the steep hills and gullies, which would be extremely costly and force many of those sheep and beef farms out of business.

Or you could just target the farm’s flats where winter cropping may take place, and the efficiency of the spend will be much greater.

One last point – there have been a lot of lies told about how DairyNZ isn’t doing anything about improving the environmental performance of the country’s dairy farms, and are ignoring the problem.

I would encourage people to visit the DairyNZ website and click on the environment tab.

You will see a huge list of resources that have been created for dairy farmers to assist and guide them with managing the environment.

I personally have been involved with a couple of the resources listed. These were not simple, bland statements copied and pasted from an international website. They took various meetings and discussions and reviews from farmers, scientists and

other experts, and often involved regional councils.

Farming may have been in denial over a decade ago but I can honestly say that in the 10 years I have been involved in things I have not seen that denial at an industry level.

I have seen true effort made to try to do better and to reduce our impact on the environment, but maintain the positive contribution to the nation’s economy.

A sentence I particularly like from a 2014 Niwa publication called Waste Not Want Not is: “Solely responsible or not, dairying appears to be making the single largest effort to curb its impact”.

Andrew Hoggard is Federated Farmers Dairy Industry Group chairperson The views, opinions, positions or strategies expressed by the author and those providing comments are theirs alone, and do not necessarily reflect the views, opinions, positions or strategies of the Ashburton Guardian Co Ltd or any employee thereof

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■ BANKING INDUSTRY

Banks could lose customers Banks could face losing up to 20 per cent of their customer base if they continue to decrease their relationship-based interactions, a researcher has warned.

Simon Bilton, a former banker with the ANZ and the BNZ, carried out research on the sector as part of his MBA looking at the effect of trust and commitment on consumer satisfaction and loyalty in both the retail bank and nonbank sectors.

He found that marketers had traditionally looked to bind customers on price (interest rates), loyalty schemes and multi-product purchases.

But he warned that use of this cognitive or calculating approach was actually a negative when it came to loyalty.

“By the marketers focusing on the cognitive aspects of the relationship, the consumer is encouraged to look at alternative suppliers for a better price than that offered by their banking entity.

“As consumers are encouraged to base their decisions on price, loyalty to the banking entity be-

comes less influential in the decision.”

Similarly the research said ATMs, internet banking and other technology were also damaging to trust.

“Banks have utilised these technologies to control their biggest variable cost; staff.

“The technology has decreased the banks’ perceived need for personal managers and direct relationship staff.

“While successfully decreasing staff costs from a transactional perspective, the more a consumer is able to rely on self-service to

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tinue to provide efficient transactional services but also invest in consumer interactions that provide an opportunity for a relationship to develop.

“Ignoring the affective dimensions of trust could be costly in the long run as consumers choose alternative banking or non-bank organisations they know and trust.”

He also said banks should look at what non-banks were doing as their levels of consumer satisfaction, affective trust, cognitive trust, affective commitment, normative commitment and true

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meet their banking needs, the less the opportunity for personal interactions between consumers and bank staff.”

Bilton said interaction with staff was an important driver of the psychological attachments underpinning the affective dimensions of trust.

While moving to faster transactional services was a good thing he argued banks also needed to find ways to interact with their customers otherwise the focus would become more commoditised – all about finding the cheapest rate.

“Bank executives should con-

loyalty were all higher despite the losses made during the collapse of the sector in 2007 and 2008.

“For consumers to have greater trust, commitment and loyalty towards non-bank deposit takers who as a group lost several billion dollars of investors’ funds during the global financial crisis, than trading banks who lost no investor funds during the same period, must be of concern for trading banks.”

Bilton said if banks continued to decrease the relational interactions between consumers and employees and rely on technology driving commitment they risked losing significant market share.

“As consumers recognise the affective component of alternative providers, increasing numbers of consumers will have greater desire to switch providers.

“New market competition could, with relative ease, obtain the 15 per cent to 20 per cent of the consumer considering switching providers.”

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Little change expected in floating rates Borrowers can expect floating borrowing rates to be well contained for some time yet, Bank of New Zealand economists say.

The Reserve Bank of New Zealand held its official cash rate at 1.75 per cent last week.

Most economists expect the next move will be up, which will feed through to mortgage rates, but it won’t be for some time.

Last week Finance Minister Steven Joyce cautioned potential property buyers from getting too comfortable with New Zealand’s historically low interest rates, saying they should consider whether any mortgage debt taken on is still affordable in three or

four years if rates rise. BNZ economists sat there’s little chance of the OCR being cut again this cycle so the key question now is for how long will it stay at 1.75 per cent.

They’re picking May 2018 for the timing of the first rate hike but the market continues to see the balance of risk skewed towards an earlier date.

Market pricing shows a fairly even chance of a 25 basis point tightening in November 2017 and more than a full hike priced in by February 2018.

“Borrowers can expect a historically low OCR to help keep floating borrowing rates well contained for some time yet,” BNZ economists say.

“But a little upside risk still prevails, given the upward pressure on bank funding costs.”

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Jamie Oliver still eyeing NZ New Zealand may still get a taste of Jamie Oliver with the celebrity chef saying he hasn’t scrapped plans to open restaurants here after difficulties in Australia.

The British TV star previously said New Zealand had been on his radar for a number of years, amid speculation that he was not only keen to open in Wellington but had also picked a site in Auckland.

Plans appeared to have been scrapped in June last year when Keystone Hospitality Group, the Australian operator of Jamie’s Italian restaurants was placed in receivership, putting doubt over the viability of restaurants opening in New Zealand.

Last week a spokesperson for the restaurant brand said New Zealand was still on the cards.

“We are still keen to open a [Jamie’s Italian] in New Zealand and are in the process of talking to and looking for partners,” she said.

In November, Oliver bought back the six Australian franchises from Keystone Group.

Jamie’s Italian was founded in Oxford in 2008 and New Zealand is still on the radar for celebrity now has more than 60 restaurants worldwide. - NZME chef Jamie Oliver.

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Young farmer eyes top prize ■ WATER COMMITTEE

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BNZ rural banker Cameron Black is putting in some serious prep ahead of the Aorangi Young Farmer of the Year regional final in Methven on February 25.

The 24-year-old, who grew up on a sheep and beef farm in Western Southland, is based in Ashburton and was the top qualifier in the Mid Canterbury competition. He will take on three other Mid Canterbury farmers, plus two from South Canterbury and two from North Otago in the regional final.

The winner makes it to the grand final of the prestigious contest in Manawatu in July.

Black says he is brushing up on his practical skills and doing plenty of study ahead of the Methven event. This he fits around his busy job as a rural banker and leading the Hinds Young Farmers’ Club.

He said sacrificing time after work and a few weekends to study was worth it because progressing further in the contest would give him a shot at a $88,540 first prize package, plus a new tractor, if he can win the grand final.

Black grew up helping with jobs around the family farm, or at neighbouring properties.

After Southland Boys he attended Massey University, where he completed a Bachelor of Agri-Science and was the university’s Agricultural Student of the Year in 2013, the final year of his degree.

The eight regional finalists will compete in theoretical, business and physical challenges at the Methven Showgrounds on February 25, from 8am and the winner will be named after an evening show quiz at the Mount Hutt Memorial Hall. Most of the day’s sessions are open to the public.

Other finalists are: Robbie Hill, James Gunson, David Wards (Mid Canterbury); John Mehrtens, Arjan Van’t Klooster (North Otago); Adam Judd, Toby How (Timaru).

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The committee, which works collaboratively to help deliver benefits from water, is looking for people with expertise and who want to work with others to find solutions to local water challenges.

The committee was set up in 2010, under the Canterbury Water Management Strategy, and has been involved in providing more than $500,000 to fund local biodiversity projects, providing support to New Zealand’s first Managed Aquifer Recharge trial, and developing local nutrient limits.

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■ PEST PLANTS

Be alert for velvetleaf The pest plant velvetleaf should be high on cropping farmers’ minds over the next few months, Environment Canterbury says.

“Left to spread, this invasive pest can quickly impact crops, severely reducing yield and grazing capacity, and impose high costs through lost productivity, increased stock management and lost income,” said Laurence Smith, Environment Canterbury Principal Management Advisor Biosecurity.

Velvetleaf was introduced to New Zealand as a contaminant in fodder beet seed from Europe in 2015.

“With over 500 farms having received at least one of the six affected seed lines in Canterbury, there is a real risk of spread both within and to other properties,” Smith said.

“Not all plants will have been found so it is highly likely seed will have matured and contributed to a seed bank in the soil.

“Farmers will need to be vigilant this season, which runs until May. “They should search crops to prevent seeding and make sure seed is not spread by stock, vehi-

cles and machinery.”

The Ministry for Primary Industries is managing the velvetleaf incursion response nationally and is assisting farmers with information and advice.

Environment Canterbury, in partnership with MPI, is helping affected farmers formulate plans to manage the pest and prevent its spread.

“Your farm management plan should include on-farm biosecurity so preventing the spread of velvetleaf and other pests is top of mind at all times,” Smith said.

“Farmers can implement farm biosecurity measures on their land by making sure they are notified when people intend to enter their property and implementing hygiene protocols such as checking and cleaning machines and vehicles.”

If you have found velvetleaf on your farm or would like more information, contact the Ministry for Primary Industries on 0800 80 99 66.

For free farm biosecurity signs for your property contact Environment Canterbury at ecinfo@ ecan.govt.nz

Farmers are being urged to be vigilant for the pest plant velvetleaf.

■ RABBIT BIOCONTROL

Application for improved rabbit biocontrol Environment Canterbury will seek permission on behalf of a rabbit management group to release a new variant of rabbit haemorrhagic disease.

The new variant, known as RHDV1 K5, has already been approved for registration in Australia.

The Australian release of RHDV1 K5 is planned between March and June 2017.

Graham Sullivan, Environment Canterbury Regional Leader Biosecurity, said RHDV1 K5 is a potentially significant biological control

tool for pest rabbits in New Zealand.

“While exact figures are unknown, it is expected that there will be improved knockdown in areas where the current strain of RHDV is less effective,” he said.

RHDV1 K5 is a Korean strain of the existing RHDV1 virus that is already widespread in New Zealand.

“It was selected for release in Australia because it can better overcome the protective effects of the benign calicivirus (RCA-A1) which naturally occurs in the feral

rabbit populations in both Australia and New Zealand,” Sullivan said.

Replacing the existing virus with a new strain may help overcome resistance to the old virus. “RHDV1 K5, like other RHDV1 variants, only infects the European rabbit and no other species,” he said.

“RHDV1 K5 is expected to boost the effects of the existing RHDV1 strain and help slow the increase in rabbit numbers. There is a vaccine to protect pet rabbits and the ministry for Primary Industries

will confirm that this vaccine will be effective against the new strain.

There are no human health risks associated with RHDV.” A controlled release will ensure that a higher quality commercially prepared product is made available and that the release can be appropriately managed and monitored.

“This approach will increase the likelihood of success and maximise benefits to farmers and the environment,” Sullivan said.

“RHDV1 K5 is not the silver bul-

let for rabbit eradication in New Zealand,” Sullivan said.

“A long-term, integrated approach to controlling pest rabbits is required.”

The New Zealand Rabbit Co-ordination Group (RCG) is co-ordinating the approvals processes for RHDV1 K5. RCG includes representatives from regional and district councils, Federated Farmers, the Department of Conservation, the Ministry for Primary Industries and Land Information New Zealand.

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MARKET REPORT Dairy Another dry week has the Selywn River reaching record lows and drought returning to North Canterbury.

These conditions are not unusual for the province at this time of year.

Cropping farmers are reporting good yields as the headers devour the quickly drying harvest.

Analysts report the fundamentals of the dairy market are steady. The milk auction showed that with a small lift in prices on lower volumes offered.

Prices did defy the recent downward trend of the futures market as buyers lifted whole milk product to $US3314/tonne and firmed the forecast indicators at the pre-announced levels.

ASB economists suggest prices will track sideways for the rest of the season but still believe a $6.50 payout is likely for this year and $6.75/kg ms for next.

Synlait Milk shares that optimism as well and has lifted their forecast to $6.25. Now all eyes will be on Fonterra’s February review.

Dairy managers will be checking the in calf rates and culling dry poor producing cows as they streamline the herd for next year’s season.

Lamb Lamb schedules eased slightly as processors report they now expect to meet Easter trade commitments over the next couple of weeks.

Post Easter pricing is as yet uncertain but demand remains strong in the main market destinations. However, farm gate returns will again be hindered by a very strong currency.

It was reported that lamb flap prices are at record levels into China and less lamb product is being frozen down, helping returns keep some respectability.

Mutton schedules are now at yearly highs as demand remains strong all over the globe. Although one processor reports difficulty moving very heavy mutton carcasses.

Big numbers were traded at the latest Temuka ewe fair, averaging $115/head.

But there is still little indication that the trend of lower sheep numbers has bottomed.

Wool The North Island auction saw prices stabilise at the very low base in a sale that continued to offer lower volumes than were rostered.

Low lamb’s wool prices may restrict the number of works animals shorn. But at this stage, processors have made no price adjustments for woolly lambs.

Spending approval has been granted for the support of a Central Otago release of a new rabbit control virus that awaits regulatory approval.

Farmers will welcome this additional tool to help fight this pest scourge in that province.

Beef More steady schedules for beef this week as imported bull and cow prices improve in the US. Although, domestic prices are under pressure in that country.

Prices are expected to ease as the local grilling season ends in NZ. Even though South Island local trade prices have held steady for longer than expected.

The Russian ban will have an impact on NZ exports, but mainly in the beef offal trade, as officials investigate on how these irregularities occurred.

Deer More steady venison schedules this week as deer farmers enjoy prices that are at least $50/hd better than last year and rekindle interest in expanding the breeding herd.

Tagging of weaners will have started and managers will be trying to plan a low stress separation for their animals next month.

■ SHEARING CHAMPIONSHIPS

Veteran shearer to keep going

Veteran American blade shearer Kevin Ford in action.

Veteran American blade shearer Kevin Ford attributes good nutrition and working hard for his career longevity.

Mr Ford, 71, was the oldest competitor at the World Shearing and Woolhandling Championships in Invercargill.

“Shearing keeps me in shape,” he said, after competing in the Southland All Nations blade shearing heats.

It was his sixth world championships – he competed in his first in 1998 – and it was his second in New Zealand.

PHOTO OTAGO DAILY TIMES

From Massachusetts, where there were quite a few small flocks of sheep – “enough to keep me busy” – Mr Ford enjoyed the athletic aspect of shearing.

He had no intention of retiring, hoping to compete in the next world championships in France.

There was very little in the way of competitions in the United States and, sometimes, the only one he got to in a year was the world championships. He failed to make the semi-finals this year.

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■ ASHBURTON MUSEUM

Wedding belles of yesteryear

BY TANYA ZOE ROBINSON

H

appy Valentine’s Day! Have you ever thought of how a museum collects love stories?

There are all sorts of items in museum collections that tell of love.

From beautiful Valentine cards, or letters by lovers sent during wartime, to sweetheart gifts, diaries and more.

Museums can be quite romantic places.

One of the most symbolic ways that a museum collects love stories is through wedding dresses. The wedding dress is a potent symbol of love, hope and joy.

They are undoubtedly also the most collected garment, perhaps rivalled in numbers only by christening gowns.

Many brides will cherish their dress as a reminder of their happy day.

As a result, there must be countless wedding dresses in wardrobes, chests and drawers; and equally vast numbers in museum storerooms.

Sadly, for museums, such abundance is a continual challenge.

The problem for museums is that weddings tell a story of such a brief moment

Cover of the Ashburton Bride of the Year 1970 programme.

in time. A lovely treasured day, no doubt, but one that tells an almost universal story of an often young couple on the brink of their future, yet leaves the rest of their lives unrecorded.

It is often in the years after a wedding that all the remarkable things in a couple’s life occur.

While full of potential, the wedding dress does little to capture their upcoming stories.

While lots of people enjoy the occasional wedding exhibition, there is no way that every garment, or every story, could be told.

Even in an exhibition full of wedding gowns, these beautiful garments can be reduced to eye candy, flattening out the story of the bride and partner, and the people they would become.

For these reasons, and because of their abundance, it takes an extraordinary story for a wedding dress to enter a museum collection.

But occasionally, just such a story is revealed.

The brides who paraded in the Ashburton Bride of the Year 1970 event.

Andrea Hallson is at the front centre.

A wedding collection Ashburton Museum was recently offered a wedding dress by Andrea Hallson (nee Allen).

What makes it special? More than a dress, it is part of a collection that tells an important story of social events, mores and norms in Ashburton, in the 1970s.

The collection includes an unusual, though at the time very contemporary, wedding gown with a hooded lace overcoat, a wedding invitation and reply cards, as well as the groom’s wedding suit, and a horseshoe and blue garter worn by the bride.

There is also a booklet and newspaper clippings, and a large silver platter awarded to The Bride of the Year 1970.

From the Ashburton Guardian newspaper clippings, we learn that after her wedding, Mrs Hallson was part of an event, where 34 brides paraded with their bridesmaids before a capacity audience in the Ashburton Returned Servicemen’s Association hall.

Bride of the Year competitions were a popular fundraiser for many causes.

Funds raised from the parade that Mrs Hallson joined went to the Ashburton

Intellectually Handicapped Children’s Society, who were building a training and daycare centre in Tinwald.

Demand for seats was so great that the society had to repeat the event on a second night, with additional prizes given to the brides.

It is likely that every town and city in New Zealand had similar contests during this period.

The events were an exciting opportunity for a new bride to wear her dress again, and to showcase it to others who had not been in attendance on her special day.

In the late 1960s and 1970s, New Zealand had a plentiful supply of brides as the baby boomers came of age and were married – often at quite a young age compared to today.

The highest number of marriages in any year was in 1971, when 27,200 couples tied the knot in New Zealand.

Abundant marriages meant wedding conventions and fashions were well understood.

These traditions – new and old – are reflected in the horseshoe and blue garter.

Both were popular symbols of bridal luck during the period.

They also reflected the well-known tradition of something old, something new, something borrowed, something blue that brides aimed to carry with them down the aisle.

It obviously worked for Mr and Mrs Hallson.

Today they are living happily in Perth, close to their grandchildren.

The silver platter awarded to Ashburton Bride of the Year in 1970, Andrea Hallson (nee Allen).

PHOTO ANITA BADGER

Brides of the Year (from left) Andrea Hunter (nee Wills, third place), Andrea Hallson (nee Allen, winner), Margaret Ross (nee Shearer, second).

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■ COAST TO COAST

Mammoth one-day effort

By Linda CLarke

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Mid Canterbury competitors in this year’s Coast to Coast have been resting their tired bodies after mammoth efforts over the weekend.

Mayfield dairy farmer John Verney finished 95th in the gruelling one-day event, after a disrupted preparation which included a chest infection.

He finished the journey in 16 hours 56 minutes.

A Mid Canterbury contingent entered into the mountain run featured on the podium with Ashburton College Year 12 student Matt Clough first in the schoolboy section and second overall, cutting out Goat Pass in 3 hours 34.18 minutes.

Tim Silva was second best veteran in 3.58.59 and fourth overall.

The mountain run featured celebrity

RESULTS ■ Bowls Allenton Bowling Club February 7 McIntosh Evening Pairs sponsored by Heartland Bank, Patersons Funeral Services & South Island Seed & Storage Ltd. 1st P. Whinham & B. Harper – 3 wins, 16 ends & 34 points, 2nd G. Sparks & M. Foggo – 3 wins, 16 ends & 31 points, 3rd G. Bishop & J. Mitchell – 3 wins, 13 ends & 28 points, 4th R. Bennett & J. May – 2 wins & 1 draw, 15 ends & 30 points, 5th S. Doig & N. Atkinson – 2 wins & 1 draw, 13 ends & 25 points.

Ashburton Bowling Club February 4 Saturday Roll overs 1st Trevor Watson, Kath Muir and Merv Jones 3 wins 11 ends 20 points 2nd Lex Johns, Chas Rooke, Bruce Ching and Peter Quinn 1 win 7 ends 9 points February 7 Ladies Handicapped Singles 1st Diana King, 2nd Judie Ryk, 3rd Heather Goodall February 10 Friday Triples Sponsored by Toyota Ashburton 1st Bob Neilson, Robin Petrie and Jack Schlater 3 wins 19 ends 37 points, 2nd Rob Fenson, Alan Smith and Bob Brown 3 wins 15 ends 36 points, 3rd Gloria Hawkins, Jo Dennis and Relda Prendergast 3 wins 14 ends 31 points, 4th Wendy Suttie, Shirley Johnston and Anne Gowan 2 wins 1 draw 14 ends 22 points, 5th Margaret Eder, Diana King and Joan Knudson 2 wins 1 draw 14 ends 20 points, 6th Novelty Luck y Draw Roger Gutberlet, Murray Anderson and Colin Arnst February 11 Saturday Roll overs 1st Ted Connell, Raymond Suttie and Tony Blain 3 wins 13 ends 29 points, 2nd Shirley Johnston, Alison Gibbs and Lex Johns 2 wins 7 ends 13 points.

Hampstead Bowling Club February 12 Anstiss Cup results - proudly sponsored by Russell Anstiss 1st M. Smallridge, P. Collins, R. Milnem J. Davies 4 wins, 26 ends, 62 points; 2nd Place G. Bishop, L. Luke, S. Holdem, A. Henderson 4 wins, 23 ends, 46 points; 3rd Place G. Eder, M. Eder, W. Lee, B. Donaldson 3 wins, 1 draw 26 ends 52 points

Methven Bowls Club Over 60s Lock Cup 1st Brent Mayson, Murray Smallridge, Di Callaghan and Barb Ewens, 2nd Bob Holdom, Pete Whinham, Sandra Holdom and Valmai Whinham, 3rd Rosemary Bennett, Mike Quinn, Shirley Thomas and Neil Atkinson.

sports stars Richie McCaw and Gemma Flynn; McCaw’s time over the 33km run was 4.20.01 and Flynn’s 5.18.40.

The run, with an elevation of nearly 800m, is a test of co-ordination and strength, as well as speed.

Hamish McFadden was 64th in the two-day individual event, running up the finishing chute at New Brighton beach in 17.19.51.

Verney said he was back at work yesterday and already thinking about next year’s race.

The step up to the one-day event was a challenge, and made harder by feeling unwell at the start of the race.

“The first one and a half hours on the bike I was vomiting, then once I got off the bike I pulled a muscle in my thigh.

“It was painful.”

It also meant the mountain run took

■ Cycling Mid Canterbury Social Wheelers Wednesday Night McGee & Social Wheelers Cup series 1st Amy Ferguson 28m 01s. 2nd John Ferguson 28m 03s. 3rd Dave Shurrock 28m 03s.

4th Paul Hands 29m 44s. 5th Brent Hudson 29m 47s. 6th. Emma Hudson 29m 48s. 7th Tony Ward F/t. 22m 19s. 8th Nathan Tew 2f/t. 22m 19s. 9th Michael Gallagher 3f/t.

22m 20s. 10th Michael Templeton 4f/t. 22m 20s. 11th Brad Hudson 5f/t. 22m 20s. 12th Matt Marshall 24m 00s. 13th Ethan Titheridge 26m 41s. 14th Marty Cuttle 24m 02s.

15th Oliver Davidson 24m 23s. 16th Don Morrison 26m 44s. 17th Ryan Jackson 26m 44s. 18th Paul Macfie 24m 04s. 19th Drew Titheridge 25m 24s. 20th Don Summerfield 25m 25s. 21st Mark Smitheram 25m 26s.

22nd Doug Coley 24m 07s. 23rd Paul Summerfield 26m 48s. 24th Bruce McClelland 26m 51s. 25th Kevin Opele 26m 12s. 26th Brian Fauth 28m 32s.

■ Gardens Rakaia Garden Competition February 11 Premier Section: Mr & Mrs P Dolan, 87 Cridland St. 83 points 1st, Mr & Mrs N Murch, 110 Rakaia Tce, 78 points 2nd, Mr & Mrs P Molloy, 30 Rolleston St. 70 points 3rd.

Open Section: Mr & Mrs M Smith, 45 Cridland St, 72 points 1st, Mr & Mrs R Gardener, 17 Bowen St. 67 points 2nd equal, Mrs N Cross, 5 Bowen St, 67 points 2nd equal Floral Display: Mr & Mrs E Gifkins, 31 Michael St. Perfumed Petunia Trough Feature: Mr & Mrs J Humm, 70 Ferguson St, Recycled wood Easel

■ Golf Ashburton Golf Club February 10 Midlands Seed Friday night teams Top Team: Mixed Bunch 97 – Jan Clucas, Christine Ross, Marg Read, Ruth Keeley, Men: The Big Test Icicles 93, Michaels Lions 89, Trying 89, Probians 88, Women: Brandy Slice 90, More or Less 89 Mixed: BRANZ 96, Angry Birds & the Bogey Man 90, TGIF 88 Top lady: Madeleine Stoddart 34, Top man: Alastair Bayly 35 Nearest the Pins: Templeton Motors – Not Struck, Paul May Motors – Not Struck, Mac & Maggies – Tony Bennett, BP Ashburton – Jan Clucas, Gabites Lucky Player – Peter Morgan, BP Lucky Player – Brian Fauth Twos: 0 Eagle: Adrian Hopwood #7 February 11 African Stableford Winners: Geoff and Josh Ackerley with 95pts. Other winning scores were: Tufuga Sa and Wendy Bruce 90; Paul May and Jason Overend 87; Bill Hetrick and Phil Kerr 85; Lindsay Stoddart and Jason Gutsell 85; Ken Clucas and Adrian Hopwood 84.

an hour longer than expected and he then had to race the clock to meet cutoff times at each of the stages to avoid being disqualified.

“The bad start put me under pressure for the day.”

He made it to the end of the kayak leg with 15 minutes to spare and finally reached the finish line “nearer to 11pm”.

“I kept saying to myself, this is one day out of your life, it is hurting now but if you give up you will regret it.”

Verney said he rewarded his determination to finish with a visit to McDonald’s and a bottle of cider after the race.

And he’s already thinking about lessons learned in transition and on the course for next year.

Verney’s pregnant wife Melissa, who was due on the day of the event, obliged by not going into labour.

Nearest Pins: Braided Rivers: Richard McKernan; Rothbury Insurance: Jason Gutsell, Netherby Meats: Ian Rive, South Island Seeds: Paul Macfie, Charming Thai (longest putt) Andrew Tindall.

Twos: Jason Gutsell, Paddy Bradford, Gaby Jansen and Josh Ackerley. Birdy Jackpot: # 15; Nett Eagles: # 16 Nine Hole Winner: Peter Woods nett 31.

Other good scores were: Gordon Clinton and Brian Tutty 32, Hughie Murchie 33.

The winner of the putting competition was Neville Trueman.

February 12 AM Bruce Cup – Joint Winners: Bev & Pat Turton and Wendy & Adrian Hopwood. Top seeds for the White Trophy were Bev & Pat Turton on c/b.

Mayfield Golf Club February 8 9 Hole Stableford Competition – Wayne Blair 19 stableford points, Steve Cross 19, Josh Kingsbury 18, Don Ingold 18.

Nearest the Pin, Gordon Duthie. Twos Wayne Blair February 9 9 Hole Division Opening Day – Best Nett Winner of the W Sim Trophy – J Ludemann 57:19:38, 2nd J Greenslade 55:16:39 Nearest the Pins: Greg Sim Building and Excavating 2nd Shot No. 2 – J Greenslade, Mayfield Transport No. 5 – J Ludemann

Methven Golf Club February 11 Opening Day, Patrons Trophy for mixed couples American Foursome.

Winners: Clinton & Sharron Burrell Smith 62 2nd Sally Jones & Bernard Walsh.

Other good scores: Fay Redfern & Ian Lucas 62.5, Phil Johnson & Sandra Marr 64, Ruth Smith & Mark Scrivenor 64.5, Tony & Lynn Worsfold 64.5, Gavin & Heather Santy 66.5, Keith Middleton & Sharron Bree 67, Stuart Wilson & Tania Wilson 67, Sara Gallagher & Barry Wackwitz 67, Michael & Ellen Kemp 67, Piers Rolton & Hiromi Ikehata 67 Single Men Stablefords: James Rooney 45 , Micky Marr 44, Bruce Dickson 41, Alan Lock 41, Gary Horn 40, Peter Harper 39, Matt Mason 39, Peter Kemp 37, Mick Hodgson 37, Jim Park 37, Alister Maxwell 37, Les Linton 37, Mike Gray 35.

Next week 12.30 tee off, Rodger Harris trophy, Stableford.

Tinwald Golf Club February 9 Twilight Stroke Leading scores in the stableford: Men: 6; Phill Hooper 22 b/l, Mata Kamate 22, Michael Thomas 20, Steve McCloy 20. 7-10; Keith Bonnington 21 b/l, Graeme Mills 21, Brian Rouse 21, Arthur Pawsey 19. 11 plus; Roger Bruce 22, Alan Lilley 21, Darren Green 21, Greg Prendergast 21.

Matt Clough featured on the podium.

Women: 0-14; Barb Harris 21, Barb MacGregor 20.

15 plus; Karen Young 19, Maree Moore 18.

Bayleys nearest the pin: # 2 Nigel Heney, # 12 Ryan Braddock.

Two’s; Jeff Hewitt (2).

February 11 Doherty Trophy - Par Leading scores Men: -12; Randall Feutz 6 up, Pete Marshall 5 up, Michael Thomas 3 up b/l. Intermediate: 13-18; Wayne Mellish 5 up, Bill Anstey 3 up, Trevor Emery 3 up.

Junior: 19 plus; Des Green 5 up, c/b Doug Osborn 5 up, Dave Allan 5 up, Darren Green 3 up b/l.

Women; June Bruhns 5 up, Wendy Stevenson 4 up, Jo Peacock 3 up b/l. Nearest the pin; Tinwald Liquorland #2; Michael Thomas. Gluyas Ford # 6; Darren Green. Bedrock Bar and Stonegrill # 12; June Bruhns.

Ace Auto Electrical # 16; Ryan Ford.

G&R Seeds 2nd shot # 11; Isaak MCDonald.

Two’s; Ryan Ford, Struan Scott, Dave Allan, Wendy Stevenson, Jo Peacock, Isaak McDonald (2), Darren Green, Adam Marshall.

Net eagle; # 15 Wayne Mellish.

■ Tennis Mid Canterbury Tennis February 8 Twilight Division 1: Tax-mania Devils 15 v Smithies 18, Council Crew 15 v Hackers 18, Miss Hits 12 v Tridents 21, Get a Grip 16 v Famous Grouse 17, ADC Aces 17 v We Are Stihl Suzuki 16, High Raters 20 v Tradies 13, Hit and Miss 16 v TBC 17 Division 2 Twilight Ferns 18 v New Bees 0, The Unknowns 18 v Hit 4 Brains 0, CATS 14 v Triple Threat 19, Lucky Strings 14 v String Quartet 19

February 11 A Grade Tinwald lost to Hampstead 5 sets to 1: J. Feutz & A. Lopez lost to E. Dargue & P. Leonard 2-6, 1-6, D. Scott & H. Tawatao lost to J. Brosnahan & M. Amyes 2-6, 0-6, J. Feutz beat E. Dargue 7-6, 6-1, A. Lopez lost to P. Leonard 0-6, 4-6, D. Scott lost to J. Brosnahan 3-6, 5-7, H. Tawatao lost to M. Amyes 1-6, 5-7.

Fairton beat Southern 6 matches to 0: R. Cromie & T. Leonard beat S. Bubb & C. Brosnahan 6-2, 6-3, D. Taylor & M. Martin beat E. Connelly-Whyte & O. McKeown 6-1, 6-2, R. Cromie beat S. Bubb 6-3, 6-2, T. Leonard beat C. Brosnahan 6-1, 1-6, 1-0 (10-6), D. Taylor beat E. Connelly-Whyte 6-4, 6-0, M. Martin beat O. McKeown 6-2, 6-2.

Allenton lost to Methven 5 matches to 1: N. McCann & T. McCann beat F. Ness & K. Kowamata 6-2, 6-4, A. Reid & M. Looij lost to J. Hill & I. Talbot 5-7, 3-6, N. McCann lost to F. Ness 1-6, 6-4, 0-1 (6-10), B. Looij lost to K. Kowamata 3-6, 2-6, A. Reid lost to J. Hill 0-6, 1-6, M. Looij lost to I. Talbot 2-6, 4-6.

A Reserve Allenton beat Methven 5 matches to 1: J. Parsons & G. Preston beat N. Alombro & V.

Talbot 6-4, 6-2, H. Preston & L. Moore lost to J. Sheridan & C. Hollings 4-6, 1-6, J. Parsons beat N. Alombro 6-4, 6-1, G. Preston beat J. Sheridan 6-4, 6-0, H. Preston beat C. Hollings 6-4, 6-1, L. Moore beat V. Talbot 6-1, 6-3.

Dorie lost to Southern 8 sets to 6: L. Pye & C. Sloper lost to R. Watt & L. Adam 4-6, 1-6, F. Pye & J. Jackways beat A. McKeown & J. Adam 6-2, 6-2, L. Pye lost to R. Watt 1-6, 6-7 (5-7), C. Sloper beat L. Adam 4-6, 6-1, 1-0 (10-8), F. Pye lost to A. McKeown 4-6, 3-6, J. Jackways beat J. Adam 3-6, 6-2, 1-0 (10-7).

Junior A Hampstead beat Southern Smash 5 matches to 1: O. Bubb & R. Breen beat J. Furrer & R. Furrer 6-2, H. Feutz & W. Copland beat E. Keating & M. Armstrong 6-2, O. Bubb beat M. Furrer 9-2, R. Breen beat R. Furrer 9-2, H. Feutz beat E. Keating 9-3, W. Copland lost to M. Armstrong 6-9.

Southern Stingers beat Methven 4 matches to 2: J. Adam & M. Veix beat J. King & G. Newton 6-2, J. Keating & C. Brook lost to S. Fulton & E. McSweeney 2-6, J. Adam beat J. King 9-2, M. Veix beat S. Fulton 9-4, J. Keating lost to G. Newton 4-9, C. Brook beat E. McSweeney 9-6.

Junior B Southern Stars beat Dorie 4 matches to 2: S. Kingsbury & S. Pye beat G. Austin & S. Hanson 6-3, B. Sloper & O. Jackways lost to C. O’Connell & J. Furrer 6-5, S. Kingsbury beat G. Austin 6-0, S. Pye beat S. Hanson 6-0, B. Sloper beat C. O’Connell 6-5, O. Jackways lost to J. Furrer 6-3.

Allenton beat Methven 4 matches to 2: D. Gilbert & R. Gray lost to A. Cavanagh & J. King 4-6, K. Harrison & J. Gilbert beat B. Giera & R. Giera 6-4, D. Gilbert beat A. Cavanagh 6-0, R. Gray beat J. King 6-1, K. Harrison lost to B. Giera 0-6, J. Gilbert beat R. Giera 6-0.

Junior C Methven beat Allenton Smashers 4 matches to 2: L. Farrell & G. Oates lost to A. Parsons & T. Amos 4-6, E. Armor & J. Cates beat F. Nicol & J. Wood 6-2, L. Farrell beat A. Parsons 6-3, G. Cates beat T. Amos 6-4, E. Armor beat F. Nicol 6-3, J. Oates lost to J. Wood 2-6.

■ Squash Celtic Squash Club Results from last week’s round of the Celtic Squash Club’s summer league competition: Maria O’Reilly beat Chrissie Stratford 3-1, Mick Hooper lost to Billy Nolan 1-2, Ryan Jackson lost to Ron Carlson 0-3.

Phil Andrew lost to Mike Jackson 1-3, Rebecca Abernethy beat Maria O’Reilly 4-0, Ryan Jackson lost to Elke Dijkstra 0-4.

Andy Morrison beat Di Ness 3-1, Kate O’Reilly beat Steve Devereux 2-1, Chris O’Reilly beat Andy Morrison 3-0, Pat Summerfield beat Mark O’Grady 3-1, Reece Wallington lost to Chris Thompson 0-3, Paul Cousins beat Brendon Adam 3-1, Nathan Forbes lost to Steve Devereux 1-2.

Charlotte Smith drew with Rebecca Amernethy 2-2, Ed Harrison beat James McCloy 3-1, Brendan Clark lost to Jimmy Hunn 0-3, Kirsty Clay beat Jess McCloy 4-0.

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In brief Boof sends a message Darren Lehmann has urged standin coach Justin Langer to ensure Australia exacts some revenge on Sri Lanka in the three-match T20 home series starting this week.

Lehmann will leave the well-credentialled Langer to his own devices as he focuses his own attention on getting the Test squad ready for the series in India. But ahead of Friday’s T20 opener at the MCG there has been one piece of advice, with the head coach clearly still smarting from the painful 3-0 test series loss last year. “I’ve had a few emails from Boof (Lehmann) and he said we owe the Sri Lankans a couple,” Langer said.

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Cantabs to host final

Lauriston’s Dan O’Brien in action during their 89 run loss to Allenton on Saturday.

PHOTO MATT MARKHAM

■ CRICKET

Lauriston-Methven clash takes centre stage

By Jaime Pitt-macKay Jaime.p@theguardian.co.nz

Round three of the Muirhead Rosebowl has only seen one match of cricket played after Tech were forced to forfeit their match against Methven.

That left all eyes on the fixture between hosts Lauriston and visitors Allenton.

Lauriston had eyes on notching their second win of the competition after a victory against Tech last time out and a loss to Methven in the first round.

Allenton were playing only their second match in the competition after a first round bye and a win over Coldstream in the second.

The visitors batted first and had a productive 45 overs, posting 259 runs and only losing seven wickets.

Lauriston nearly went the distance in their run chase, lasting 42.2 over before losing their final wicket on 170 runs, sealing an 89 run defeat.

Next week sees both teams

back in action, with a top of the table clash between the only two undefeated sides in the competition, Methven and Allenton a juicy prospect.

Lauriston will be looking to bounce back with a victory against Coldstream while Tech have the weekend off with the bye.

Hawke Cup dream collapses

By Jaime Pitt-macKay Jaime.p@theguardian.co.nz

The Mid Canterbury cricket senior rep side has seen their Hawke Cup bid ended after a 168-run defeat to North Otago in Oamaru over the weekend.

Mid Canterbury’s focus has been on improving batting performances but it was the bowlers in action first after captain Bevan Ravenscroft won the toss and elected to field.

Proceedings began brightly for Mid Canterbury after opening bowlers Ravenscroft and James

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Southby shredded North Otago’s top order, claiming the first four wickets for 26 runs.

However the middle order dug in with Regan George top scoring with 41 runs.

Otago finished the innings with a total of 137 runs off 50.2 overs.

Openers Robbie Polson and James Southby looked to start strongly for the visiting side, opening with a partnership of 49 runs.

Ryan Cockburn then came to the crease to get the side to 71

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runs until things went south at the loss of Polson’s wicket.

The remaining eight wickets were lost for a total of 30 runs, seeing Mid Canterbury finish the innings with 101 runs.

As North Otago visited the crease for a second time, a sense of déjà vu may have been felt by some as their top order failed to fire again, losing their first four wickets for 20 runs.

All looked to be going well for the visitors until Francois Mostert set up camp at the crease.

Mostert stayed in for a lengthy

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263 minutes, notching up 107 runs and saving his side’s innings.

Mostert’s innings saw North Otago posting 210 all out, leaving Mid Canterbury to chase 247 runs for the victory.

Unfortunately for Mid Canterbury, the side was barely able to make a scratch in the run chase, only able to answer with 78 runs.

Bo Houston top scored with 19, leaving the side 168 runs short of their target.

The last game in the cup will see Mid Canterbury host Otago Country on February 18 and 19.

Round 12 All games to start at 9am sharp Junior A Grade Methven Silver v Southern Stingers at ATTC; Southern Smash v Hampstead Dorie at Hinds; Methven Green v Hampstead at Hampstead; Methven Jnr B - Bye. Junior B Grade Dorie Jnr B v Allenton at ATTC; Methven Black v Southern Stars at ATTC. Junior C – Duty Team Hampstead Jnr C Hampstead Jnr C v Southern Slammers at ATTC; Methven White v Allenton Aces at ATTC; Allenton Smashers v Dorie Wakanui at ATTC; Southern Sharks v Methven BYE at ATTC. Please phone any defaults through to Mid Canterbury Junior Tennis 308-3020 as soon as possible.

Canterbury sit in the box seat for the Ford Trophy title after defeating Wellington in the major semi-final at the weekend. Playing at Hagley Oval as Wellington relinquished their home advantage due to a scheduling conflict at the Basin Reserve, Canterbury reached 250 after being inserted into bat, and despite 63 from Luke Ronchi Canterbury cleaned up the tail to claim a 27 run victory. Wellington will get a second chance at qualifying for the final when they host Central Districts tomorrow. - NZME

US beat Germany CoCo Vandeweghe has won the final 10 games to beat Germany’s Andrea Petkovic 3-6 6-4 6-0, giving the United States an insurmountable 3-0 advantage in their Fed Cup quarter-final match. The US advanced to the semi-finals for the first time since 2010. The US will host defending champions Czech Republic in the semi-final to be played April 22-23 at a venue to be announced. The Czech Republic beat Spain 3-2.

- AAP

Nadal, coach split Rafael Nadal’s uncle and longtime coach Toni Nadal will make this his last season alongside his nephew on the ATP Tour. The elder Nadal has been with his talented nephew for decades but has decided to scale back his all-tennis lifestyle at the age of 55 to train up a new generation of players at the family’s new tennis centre on the Spanish island of Mallorca.

“Starting next year I will not follow Rafael on the circuit anymore. I will dedicate myself exclusively to our academy,” Toni Nadal said. “The relationship with my nephew is always optimal, in all these years we have never had periods of crisis.”

- PA

Spieth claims trophy Jordan Spieth soaked up every step of scenery on the 18th hole at Pebble Beach, one of the prettiest places in golf and even more spectacular when the only work left is to hoist the crystal trophy. All that was missing from the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am were the highlights. That’s just how Spieth wanted it. Staked to a six-shot lead, Spieth never gave anyone much of a chance by putting for birdie on all but one hole. The lone highlight was his 30-foot birdie putt on the 17th hole, and by then it was already over. “Played a lot of boring golf today,” Spieth said, “which was exactly what we needed.”

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■ RUGBY

Dagg signs the dotted line All Black back Israel Dagg has announced he is staying in New Zealand rugby until 2019.

The 28-year-old Dagg confirmed he has re-signed with New Zealand Rugby, the Crusaders and Hawke’s Bay Magpies through to 2019, spurning offers from overseas.

“There’s no doubt that there were some attractive offers to consider,” Dagg said.

“At the end of the day, I love my life here in New Zealand with my family, friends and team-mates, and I’m not ready to give that up.

“I still feel blessed every time I pull on the jersey for the All Blacks, Crusaders or Magpies, so I consider it an honour to be able to keep working hard to earn that right for the next three years.”

“To have a player of Israel’s ability and versatility re-sign is a major lift for all levels of New Zealand Rugby,” said All Blacks coach Steve Hansen.

“We appreciate the decision ‘Izzy’ and his wife Daisy have made, and to be able to plan the future, knowing that we’ll have him involved, makes life so much

Israel Dagg will continue to wear the black jersey until 2019. easier for us all, and we look forward to the challenges ahead.”

Crusaders coach Scott Robertson said it wasn’t easy for players like Dagg to resist the huge overseas offers.

“Izzy is a player who, for all of his natural talent, has never taken his place in a team for granted.

“He has experienced disappointment, and that has only in-

creased his appreciation and determination. He is such a positive influence on this team, on and off the field, so we couldn’t be happier to have him sticking around.”

The 28-year-old Dagg’s signature completes the All Blacks outside-back stocks, with fullback Ben Smith having already rejected massive offers from Europe.

Dagg’s future was in serious doubt after missing the 2015 World Cup squad, but he bounced back brilliantly, once Hansen switched him to the wing and returned Smith to fullback.

However, NZR has lost first five-eighth Aaron Cruden to Montpellier.

“We wanted to keep all three, but my gut feeling was we’d probably lose Crudes,” Hansen said over the weekend.

“We’ve got the positive news from [Ben] and we’re hoping to hear something positive from Izzy shortly, rather than negative news.

“If we can keep them both, it would be a fantastic effort and you have to say the rugby union have done a great job.” - NZME

Chiefs honour Lauaki with Tens title win

By Vince RugaRi The Chiefs have honoured the memory of fallen All Black Sione Lauaki by winning the inaugural Brisbane Global Rugby Tens title.

In an emotion-charged allKiwi final, the Chiefs claimed a 12-5 victory over the previously undefeated Crusaders on Sunday at Suncorp Stadium.

Lauaki, a 17-cap test player who made 70 Super Rugby appearances for the Hamiltonbased Chiefs, died early on Sunday morning at the age of just 35.

He was diagnosed with kidney and heart problems in 2012.

Some of his former teammates and coaches awoke to the news in Brisbane and dedicated the rest of their tournament to him.

Captain Liam Messam, a close friend of Lauaki, originally planned to fly back to New Zea-

land straight after the quarterfinals but changed his mind and decided to stick around and lead the team to victory instead.

“I tried to get on the first plane back with my other mate, Jerome Kaino, but we know what Wax would’ve wanted,” a teary Messam said.

“He’d probably tell me to stop crying.

“The boys really wanted me to do it for him and I’ll get back there tomorrow.”

Chiefs coach Dave Rennie said: “I thought [Messam] was sensational.”

“The way the boys played today and the way they honoured Sione was pretty special.”

“They’re a pretty special group of men.”

Crusaders coach Scott Robertson said the Chiefs deserved their victory, which was engineered largely by rookie Shaun Steven-

Liam Messam son, who was named player of the tournament.

“It didn’t quite happen for us.

“A pretty passionate and emotional Chiefs team took it out –

they represented their brothers,” he said. “[Lauaki] was just starting [playing] when I was finishing.

“He ran over me a couple of times.

“He’s a great athlete, good man, sorely lost.”

However, the win has come at a huge cost for the Chiefs, who lost halfback Brad Weber (knee) and prop Mitchell Graham (broken leg) to serious injuries.

The injuries, which came after Vaea Fifita also suffered a suspected broken leg in the Hurricanes’ semi-final defeat to the Crusaders, show why New Zealand Rugby blocked top-line All Blacks from playing.

But Rennie said the Chiefs were not bitter.

“It’s the nature of our game, injuries happen at training.

“I thought the tournament was fantastic,” he said.

- NZME

France hold out Scots in a cliffhanger France needed two late penalties from flyhalf Camille Lopez to beat Scotland 22-16 in a hardfought Six Nations match, after the Scots had clawed back to draw level heading into the last 10 minutes.

Scotland won its opening game last weekend against Ireland, but still has not won in France since 1999.

With the visitors tiring, Lopez held his nerve to give France a much-needed win, after last week-

end’s close defeat against England, where the French were beaten by a late try in a 19-16 loss.

Scotland’s tries came from star fullback Stuart Hogg in the first half – his third of the tournament – and lock Tim Swinson’s effort after the break.

Neither was converted, with flyhalf Finn Russell failing to kick the extras from in front of the posts, after Swinson’s try.

Centre Gael Fickou finished off a good French move in the

first half and his converted try opened up a 13-5 lead.

Despite having the advantage of a dominant scrum, France made sloppy mistakes that allowed the Scots back into the game.

However, following Lopez’s two penalties, a converted try in the last four minutes proved too much of a task for Scotland.

Vern Cotter’s side picked up a defensive bonus point, moving it level on five points with France.

France is in fourth place, Scotland is fifth and Italy is last. England leads after its two opening victories.

France’s team has yet to properly gel under coach Guy Noves, but at least found a way to win this time, following narrow defeats to England, New Zealand and Australia.

Lopez has been erratic in the past, but gained confidence early when he slotted a penalty from nearly 40 metres out.

- PA

Kiwis excel in Europe Bryn Evans continues to prove his worth for Sale Sharks in the Aviva Premiership.

The 32-year-old Hastings-born lock, who played two tests for the All Blacks in 2009, scored a crucial try for the Sharks in their tight 2624 win over the Newcastle Falcons over the weekend.

Evans found himself in space with plenty to do, ran hard and showed some guile, with a slight feint to secure the five-pointer in the 51st minute. Evans’ teammates included prop Halani Aulika, loose forward TJ Ioane and replacement back Johnny Leota.

Harlequins crushed Bristol 428, aided by a try off the bench to Mark Reddish.

Alongside him were George Naoupu, Alofa Alofa and Mat Luamanu. For the vanquished, Jason Woodward slotted a penalty goal, while Tusi Pisi, Mark Sorenson, Jack Lam and Alby Mathewson also featured.

Leicester’s 34-9 win over Gloucester eased some pressure on coach Aaron Mauger. Starting for the Tigers were Jono Kitto, Mike FitzGerald (6) and Brendon O’Connor (7). Gloucester fielded props Josh Hohneck and John Afoa, plus Jeremy Thrush, Willi Heinz, Tom Marshall and Motu Matu’u.

Worcester Warriors, with Bryce Heem, Jackson Willison and 2016 North Harbour captain Chris Vui in the ranks, upset Saracens 2418.

Jimmy Gopperth was in the unfamiliar No. 13 jersey, but slotted five goals for Wasps in their 35-all draw with Exeter Chiefs. Off the bench for Wasps came three-quarters Alapati Leiua and Frank Halai.

A try to No. 8 Paul Grant proved decisive for Bath in their 32-30 result over Northampton Saints.

Alongside the former Otago loose forward were Kahn Fotuali’i (9) and Jack Wilson (11).

The Saints fielded no less than six players of New Zealand origin – Michael Paterson, loose forward Teimana Harrison (who is on the fringes of the England squad), Nafi Tuitavake, Ken Pisi, Ahsee Tuala and James Wilson.

In the Guinness PRO12, Pat Lam’s Connacht won an important 19-13 victory at Cardiff Blues.

Stacey Ili (13), Jake Heenan (7) and Tom McCartney (2) started for Connacht, with loosies Naulia Dawai and Nepia Fox-Matamua off the bench.

Gareth Anscombe kicked three goals for Cardiff, while No. 8 Nick Williams scored their sole try.

Also appearing for the Blues were midfielders Rey Lee-Lo and Willis Halaholo, and lock Jarrad Hoeata.

Leinster, with prop Michael Bent and halfback Jamison Gibson-Park in the mix, beat Treviso 40-14. Former Manu Samoa and Blues lock Filo Paulo scored a try for Treviso.

Scarlets, who included Johnny McNicholl and Hadleigh Parkes, beat Glasgow 26-14.

Colin Slade kicked five goals, as Pau moved further clear of the relegation zone with a 38-15 home win over Lyon. Toby Arnold scored a try for Lyon, with Hosea Gear starting at centre. - NZME

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■ LAZARUS

Miracle Mile beckons

By Michael Guerin Pacing champ Lazarus can go faster – and he might have to.

The four-year-old freak racked up his fifth group one win in his last seven starts when he outmuscled his rivals in the $A200,000 Chariots Of Fire at Menangle on Saturday night.

After bullying his way to the front down the back straight he never flinched under pressure from stablemate Our Waikiki Beach in the home straight to head home a stable quinella in 1:49 for the mile.

For any normal pacing great that would have been sensational but for a horse who has handed out epic thrashings in New Zealand and Victoria Cups it felt almost tradesmanlike.

There was no explosion at the

M8

top of the straight, just a relentless staying performance without the icing on top.

Trainer-driver Mark Purdon says there are an array of reasons Lazarus was a percentage point or two below his dazzling best.

“He has had a tricky week,” admitted Purdon.

“He had to travel up here from Melbourne which meant his training was interrupted.

“And when he first got here the heat affected him a bit, and he has raced four Saturdays in a row, all in group ones, which is not easy. So I was proud of the way he stuck to it when Waikiki Beach came at him.”

Lazarus’s win earns him the first invite to the $A750,000 Miracle Mile on Saturday week as well as the luxury of bypassing the preludes this Saturday.

Trainer Mark Purdon “That will be a help, having a week off and also more time to get used to the heat here.

“So I am certain he can go quicker than the 1:49 and he might have to in the Miracle Mile.”

Lazarus is seemingly unbeatable in front but he may not be guaranteed that role in a Miracle Mile that could contain Lennytheshark, Hectorjayjay, Smolda,

Bling It On and defending champ Have Faith In Me. At his NZ Cup best he might simply be too good for even that elite bunch but if he performs at his Chariots level then a Hectorjayjay leading or a Bling It On sitting on his back could give him, and punters, a huge fright.

The remaining seven Miracle Mile invites will be issued on Saturday, with the first two home in each of the qualifiers getting a start, leaving three spots up for grabs.

Our Waikiki Beach might have done enough to sneak in so will be allowed to bypass the preludes but the question mark horse will be Have Faith In Me. As the defending champion the Menangle club will want him in the race and a top four prelude finish will probably be good enough to earn him an invite.

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In brief Otaki mile on hit list New Zealand’s champion sprinter will step up to a mile next time out.

Star Wanganui galloper Start Wondering will be given the chance to add another Group One title to his record at Otaki on Saturday week. “He’ll run in the Haunui Farm Classic and then he’ll have a spell,” said Evan Rayner, who trains the six-year-old with his daughter J. J. “He’s been up for a while and there aren’t any other races for him anyway.”

- NZME

Walker salutes Major Trainer Mark Walker isn’t hiding his regard for the lightly-raced New Zealand-bred Major Tom, who opened his account at Kranji on Sunday evening. “He’s a promising horse who has kept improving with every run,” said Singapore’s 2015 champion trainer. “He is well above average, and I will now run him in a Novice race over 1400m. The Three-Year-Old series is something I have in mind for him, but he will skip the first leg and go for the second leg instead.”

- NZME

Waikouaiti harness Today at Courage Under Fire Raceway

Waikouaiti Trotting Club Inc Venue: Courage Under Fire Raceway Meeting Date: 14 Feb 2017 NZ Meeting number: 8 Doubles: 1 and 2; 3 and 4; 5 and 6; 7 and 8; 9 and 10 Trebles: 1, 2 and 3; 4, 5 and 6; 8, 9 and 10 1 12.02 BISHOPDALE, BUSH INN TABS HAREWOOD MBL PACE $6000, 4yo+ c1 to c2, c3 & others with cond. +claimers mob. pace, 1800m 1 68800 Blingiton (1) fr 2 00809 The Edge Of Reason (2) fr............... G Cook 3 98000 Gerald (3) fr......................................S Blake 4 43073 Seduce Me (4) fr ..............................A White 5 60900 Caesar Rocks (5) fr .................. G Sinnamon 6 00040 Jackalack Sue (6) fr ....................D Reardon 7 94598 Bettor Backim (7) fr ...........................P Cook 8 06790 Alexy (8) fr ...................................... C Negus 9 40089 Waihemo Art (21) fr 10 43440 Elusive Flight (22) fr ........................N Munro 11 69502 Franco Caliph (23) fr .................... R Sissons 12 60747 Eastwood Chieftain (24) fr .......J McDermott 13 01856 Redmaro (25) fr................................W Frost 14 16305 Living Legend (26) fr ......................R Reekie 15 09087 Joey Maguire (27) fr 2 12.37 WJ (BILL) PUDDY MEMORIAL TROT $6000, 3yo+ c0 trot, stand, 2600m 1 94790 Madaboy (1) fr ...............................C Buchan 2 37972 Whataboyz (2) fr..................... J Morrison (J) 3 0 Eden Creek (3) fr ....................... T Quate (J) 4 7x249 Matai Katie (4) fr .............................. A Milne 5 06 Man Of Change (5) fr ................... G O’Reilly 6 x9080 Paradise Spur (6) fr .......................L O’Reilly 7 Crusher Collins (7) fr 8 89364 Sunny Glenis (U1) fr ................. R Anderson 9 005 Cuddly Trouble (U2) fr ..................M Heenan 10 008 Whatasista (U3) fr ................... M Williamson 11 x4503 Castleton Tui (U4) fr ................... J Patterson

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7 74309 Mighty Empire (7) fr ...................S Payne (J) 8 31500 Returntorocknroll (8) fr 9 21025 Idealistic Lass (9) fr 10 Px997 Nomattermee (21) fr.........................J Young 11 77003 Balius (22) fr 12 7x343 Clifton Tactic (23) fr ...............R McIlwrick (J) 13 00490 Quick Nick (24) fr ....................... T Quate (J) 14 9x0x0 Sunnivue Bay Boy (25) fr 15 86246 Jerry Fitz (26) fr 16 36677 The Persuader (27) fr ...................... I Lee (J) 17 07000 Live To Tell (28) fr Em: Nomattermee, Sunnivue Bay Boy, The Persuader 10 4.41 DAPH BUNGARD MEMORIAL HANDICAP PACE $7500, 4yo+ c1 to c2 spechcp pace, stand, 2600m 1 8x000 Fastroundtown (1) fr ........................ J Ovens 2 18090 Mickey Jay (2) fr .............................. I Lee (J) 3 700x0 Alantic (3) fr......................................S Ottley 4 478L0 Top Brass (4) fr .............................L O’Reilly 5 92374 Lis Rulz (5) fr............................B Williamson 6 56005 Extreme Spark (6) fr.....................M Heenan 7 25423 Shadow Rider (7) fr .......................B Orange 8 20x04 Machjagger (8) fr........................... K Butt (J) 9 61460 First Son (9) fr ......................S Tomlinson (J) 10 80981 Zulu Courage (10) fr.........................J Young 11 7x040 Game Changer (11) fr ......................P Davis 12 08009 Raphoe (U1) fr ................................J W Cox 13 94056 Tubby Jim (U2) fr ...................R McIlwrick (J) 14 120x8 Dalness Mac (1) 10 15 0x0Px Scotty’s Image (2) 10 ...................T Williams 16 5127P Caesar’s Quest (3) 10 ............. C D Thornley 17 14737 Just Say Go (4) 10 ........................ K Barclay 18 46013 Wozniacki (5) 10 ................. J Harrington (J) 19 39698 Martin McGuinness (6) 10 Em: Fastroundtown, Mickey Jay, Top Brass, Martin McGuinness Pacifiers on: Bring Back Buck (R4), Heard The Whisper (R7)

11 3.11 SHIRLEY VET CLINIC STAKES HEAT 2 C1q, 520m

4 17166 Ngakawau 17.56 ...............................J Dunn 5 65832 Know Bias nwtd .............................G Cleeve 6 66832 Cawbourne Brandy nwtd..............C Roberts 7 177F7 Ad’s Spice 18.06 .............................J Tanner 8 75167 Waimak Sheff nwtd ................J T McInerney Emergencies: 9 F1877 Road Block 17.68............................J Tanner 10 46773 Wunzee 17.21 ........................J T McInerney 15 4.51pm LIVAMOL SPRINT C1, 295m 1 65827 Briseur De Reves nwtd ............. A Bradshaw 2 21353 Falconhurst 17.73 ............................A Joyce 3 63515 Sophie’s Last 17.85 C &..................... Fagan 4 45243 Smash Lilly 17.44............................ M Grant 5 85716 Goldstar Phelps 17.71 S &..............B Evans 6 44543 Ohoka Hunter 17.80..................... L Waretini 7 32785 Eug The Scrooge 17.69 M & .............Jopson 8 414x8 Nathan Baxter nwtd ...............J T McInerney Emergencies: 9 F1877 Road Block 17.68............................J Tanner 10 46656 Wong Answer nwtd M & ....................Jopson SELECTIONS

Christchurch dogs Today at Addington raceway

Christchurch Greyhound Racing Club Venue: Addington 1 26213 Ohoka Angel 18.08 ......................A Waretini 6 33865 Blazin Action 17.86 S & ..................B Evans Raceway Meeting Date: 14 Feb 2017 NZ Meeting num- 2 Know Logic nwtd ............................G Cleeve 7 21674 Wong Box 18.00 M & ........................Jopson ber: 3 Doubles: 2 and 3; 4 and 5; 6 and 7; 8 and 9; 10 and 3 276 Manhattan Style nwtd ............J T McInerney 8 3757x High On Vee 17.94 .......................A Williams 11; 12 and 13; 14 and 15 Trebles: 1, 2 and 3; 4, 5 and 6; 4 Vallende Star nwtd ............................J Dunn 9 F1877 Road Block 17.68............................J Tanner 7, 8 and 9; 10, 11 and 12; 13, 14 and 15 5 66545 Britt Baxter nwtd.....................J T McInerney 10 28474 Cairo nwtd ....................................... M Grant 1 NippaOfSambucca 17.83 .......J T McInerney 8 2.10pm ROBBIE PHOTOGRAPHER DASH C1, 295m 1 12.11pm THE FITZ SPORTS BAR SPRINT C0, 295m 6 7 47533 Tepirita Wyatt nwtd M & ....................Jopson 1 Know Sweat nwtd...........................G Cleeve 1 65474 Kelly’s Boy 17.60 .............................. S Whall 8 356 Stu On It nwtd M & .............................. Smith 2 74351 Cawbourne Excite 17.66 ..............C Roberts 2 18322 Settle Grettel 17.69 .........................J Tanner 9 48777 Double Brew nwtd M &......................Jopson 3 463 David’s Legacy nwtd ................. M Robinson 3 22226 Opawa Pam nwtd L & ........................ Wales 10 776F4 Magic Velvet nwtd .......................D Kingston 4 4462F Unbridled nwtd M &...........................Jopson 4 15T Unfounded 17.43 M & .......................Jopson 5 4 Nippa Eel nwtd .......................J T McInerney 5 1.21 SHIRLEY VET CLINIC STAKES HEAT 1 C1q, 520m 5 6124 Half Silver Fern nwtd ..............J T McInerney 6 Jinja Cream Fizz nwtd......................A Joyce 6 251 Agent Anna 17.57 ..................... A Bradshaw 1 2124 Cawbourne Palmer nwtd ..............C Roberts 7 53635 Hello It’s Me nwtd ...................J T McInerney 7 31322 Talk Talk 17.42 ....................................A Lee 2 x2125 Opawa Plum 30.68 J & ...................D Fahey 8 62 Tui Style nwtd M & .............................. Smith 8 66234 Jinno Gino 17.65 ......................... J McMillan 3 26737 Luciastar 31.03 ......................J T McInerney 9 57765 Magic Brodie nwtd ............. N C W Wanhalla 9 F1877 Road Block 17.68............................J Tanner 4 43153 Sader Nation nwtd .........................G Cleeve 10 x4788 Cool Week nwtd M &.........................Jopson 5 18716 Graeburn nwtd .......................... A Bradshaw 10 28474 Cairo nwtd ....................................... M Grant 2 12.28 AMBER CLEANING SERVICES DASH C0, 295m 6 66462 Charlie Runkel nwtd ..........................J Dunn 9 2.30 DREAM COLLECTOR AT STUD DASH C1, 295m 7 35253 Sergio Destroyer 30.88 ..........J T McInerney 1 4 Nippa-A-Spot nwtd .................J T McInerney 1 414 Zulu Jasper 17.63 ...........................J Tanner 8 35174 Gentleman Tim 30.18 J & ...............D Fahey 2 34364 Machine Man nwtd ......................D Kingston 2 267x6 Mississippi Girl nwtd ..............J T McInerney 9 64766 Goldstar Dodge 30.88 S & ..............B Evans 3 43717 Nicey Spicey 18.08 ................... A Bradshaw 3 67623 Sparkling Terra 17.23 C & .................. Fagan 4 Pyro Polly nwtd .................................J Dunn 10 74776 Bronson Jewel nwtd .....................C Roberts 4 55554 Timely Reminder 17.17 M & .............Jopson 5 x5857 Cool Chick nwtd M & .........................Jopson 6 1.38 A2B ASPHALT CANTERBURY DASH C1, 295m 5 86533 Jinga Snag 17.85 .............................A Joyce 6 35545 Botany Whisper nwtd .............J T McInerney 6 44326 Princely Money nwtd ..............J T McInerney 1 31784 Terra Alert 17.31 C & ......................... Fagan 7 Rum Gin Mixer nwtd.........................A Joyce 7 14848 Kalonga 17.47 S & ..........................B Evans 2 18624 My Hoki 17.58 M &............................Jopson 8 47381 Homebush Tulip 17.59 ...........J T McInerney 8 23412 Cawbourne Sandy nwtd ...............C Roberts 3 21276 Smash Attack 17.36 ........................ M Grant 9 57765 Magic Brodie nwtd ............. N C W Wanhalla 9 F1877 Road Block 17.68............................J Tanner 4 43548 Cosmic Chelsea 17.30 M & ............P Binnie 10 67587 Unfathomable nwtd M & ....................Jopson 5 86743 Crazy Sunday nwtd ................J T McInerney 10 38484 Kablitz 17.62 ................................ K Cassidy 3 12.46pm THE TURF BAR STAKES C0, 520m 6 34625 Tricky Action 17.48 S & ...................B Evans 10 2.46pm BARRON’S SUPPLIES SPRINT C1, 295m 1 48782 Know Bargain nwtd ........................G Cleeve 7 4F572 Jinja Billy 17.47 ............................ L Waretini 1 17 Devil’s Tongue 17.67 ................. A Bradshaw 2 47321 Opawa Mine 31.62 L &....................... Wales 8 756x4 Kata 17.38..........................................C Weir 2 5211 My Bro Michael 17.54 ............... M Robinson 3 66755 Opawa Sledge nwtd L &..................... Wales 9 F1877 Road Block 17.68............................J Tanner 3 74542 Cool Dexter 17.28 ...........................J Tanner 4 36343 Dead Wong nwtd M & .......................Jopson 10 46773 Wunzee 17.21 ........................J T McInerney 4 33427 Coleridge Jim 17.60 M &..................... Smith 5 5754F Festive Flair nwtd ...................J T McInerney 7 1.55pm ACTIVE ELECTRICAL SPRINT C1, 295m 5 24865 Homebush Riley 17.42 ...........J T McInerney 6 8856 Opawa Spirit nwtd L & ....................... Wales 1 52281 Homebush Banker 17.77 .......J T McInerney 6 x2221 Koputara 17.50 M & ..........................Jopson 7 87456 Waimac nwtd..........................J T McInerney 2 27346 Cut The Ribbons 17.79 .....................J Dunn 7 57345 Royal Action 17.29 S & ...................B Evans 8 Justin Ryan nwtd J &.......................D Fahey 3 373F7 Ana Dior 17.63 .............................C Roberts 8 67588 Dora Dufran 17.36 ............................J Dunn 9 8788 Chase Me nwtd ......................J T McInerney 4 66625 Max Brainstrain 17.39 M & .................. Smith 9 F1877 Road Block 17.68............................J Tanner 4 1.03 CLARKSON SIGN STUDIO SPRINT C0, 295m 5 155 Lydia Tee nwtd ..............................R Adcock 10 768x3 Speedy Blueblood nwtd .........J T McInerney

1 34328 Opawa Alex 30.79 L & ....................... Wales 2 78542 Thoracic 30.49 .......................J T McInerney 3 75825 Goldstar Miley 30.64 S & ................B Evans 4 53428 Trendy Blake nwtd ..................J T McInerney 5 5121 Tom Tee 30.76...............................R Adcock 6 34366 Hilton Cust nwtd ........................ A Bradshaw 7 51184 Fair Pippa 30.73 J &........................D Fahey 8 4x237 Cawbourne Murf 30.80 ................C Roberts Emergencies: 9 53678 Another Message 30.42 M & ............Jopson 10 87786 Know Mention 30.06 ......................G Cleeve 12 3.36 SHIRLEY VET CLINIC STKS HEAT 3 C1q, 520m 1 24152 Opawa Cheviot 30.20 J & ...............D Fahey 2 44647 Arcane Sabre 30.35 M &...................Jopson 3 84422 Hatfield nwtd ............................. A Bradshaw 4 87447 Mulberry Thunder nwtd ................ K Cassidy 5 54534 Avalanch City nwtd.................J T McInerney 6 24644 Cawbourne Ridge nwtd................C Roberts 7 2476x Lagoon Twist 30.33 .........................J Tanner 8 55332 Pipe Dream nwtd ...................J T McInerney 9 54866 Poetik 30.78 S & .............................B Evans 10 86475 Opawa Ash 30.74 L & ........................ Wales 13 3.58 SPECTATOR’S BAR BISTRO DASH C1, 295m 1 68851 Botany Vikki 17.76 .................J T McInerney 2 42744 Minnie Sprite 17.53 ...................... L Waretini 3 21382 Terra Jago 17.41 C & ......................... Fagan 4 81247 Cisco 17.28 J & ...............................D Fahey 5 31768 Smash Bomber 17.35 ..................... M Grant 6 17455 Big Catch 17.38 M & .........................Jopson 7 81144 Lucky Sunday 17.58...............J T McInerney 8 85386 Goldstar Bomber 17.33 S & ............B Evans 9 F1877 Road Block 17.68............................J Tanner 10 4568F No Biffo nwtd ...............................D Kingston 14 4.26pm I PAVE CONCRETE DASH C1, 295m 1 42833 Another Jamie nwtd M & ...................Jopson 2 28663 Goldstar Tu Puc 17.77 S & ..............B Evans 3 14338 Trixie Lee 17.20............................... M Grant

Race 1: Know Sweat, Hello It’s Me, Nippa Eel, David’s Legacy Race 2: Rum Gin Mixer, Pyro Polly, Homebush Tulip, Nippa-A-Spot Race 3: Know Bargain, Opawa Sledge, Know Bargain, Dead Wong Race 4: Tepirita Wyatt, Vallende Star, Ohoka Angel, Manhattan Style Race 5: Cawbourne Palmer, Graeburn, Sader Nation, Charlie Runkel Race 6: My Hoki, Tricky Action, Kata, Smash Attack, Terra Alert Race 7: Max Brainstrain, Wong Box, Lydia Tee, Homebush Banker Race 8: Talk Talk, Unfounded, Opawa Pam, Settle Grettel Race 9: Sparkling Terra, Mississippi Girl, Cawbourne Sandy, Kalonga Race 10: My Bro Michael, Devil’s Tongue, Koputara, Royal Action Race 11: Trendy Blake, Fair Pippa, Tom Tee, Opawa Alex Race 12: Opawa Cheviot, Arcane Sabre, Hatfield, Pipe Dream Race 13: Terra Jago, Botany Vikki, Minnie Sprite, Lucky Sunday Race 14: Ngakawau, Another Jamie, Know Bias, Cawbourne Brandy Race 15: Goldstar Phelps, Briseur De Reves, Falconhurst, Smash Lilly LEGEND: fsdt - First Start Here nwd - No Win this Distance fstd - First Start This Distance 31 13 - Best Winning Time This Track

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Bancroft keeps the field at bay The Tinwald Cycling Club travelled north to contest a 43km handicap event on the picturesque Terrace Downs-Coleridge course on Sunday.

Front-marker Helen Bancroft rode strongly in the testing nor-west conditions to keep the chasing field at bay to take victory.

Ross Avis produced his best ride of the season and was rewarded with second place after making a bold solo bid to find the front in the second half of the race.

Nigel Douglas stormed into third place with an eye-catching ride.

German visitor Stefan Heuble had a day to remember taking fourth place spoils, with Myles O’Donnell and Rachel Thow rounding out the top six.

Scratch marker Campbell Pithie lifted fastest time honours covering the course in 65.55.

Bailey O’Donnell and Hamish McDonald secured second and third time.

The juniors and division 2 competed over 15km.

Maddi Lowry returned to the winners’ circle with a top ride, seeing of the spirited fast finishing challenge from second place getter Bella Roulston. Oliver Davidson charged in to third place, his efforts saw him claim second fastest time.

Alyssa McGinity secured fourth place, with fifth place getter Hayden Jefferson taking fastest time honours, riding the distance in 22.53.

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Maddi Lowry held off the challenge from Bella Roulston in a top ride.

Debbie Skinner went back to back claiming division 2 honours from Beth Begg.

Brian Ellis took fastest time honours in a close finish with Janette Hooper.

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12pm - 3pm JUSTICE OF THE PEACE. Signing Centre, New Community House, 44 Cass Street.

1pm - 3pm ASHBURTON AVIATION MUSEUM. A great selection of many aircraft from the past to the future, Seafield Road.

1.30pm ASHBURTON M.S.A. PETANQUE CLUB. Club day, non-members welcome. 115 Racecourse .

6pm RUN AND WALK ASHBURTON. 3km or 5km run/jog or walk. Domain Pavilion on Walnut Avenue, opposite Creek Road.

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1pm - 4pm ASHBURTON DISTRICT FAMILY HISTORY GROUP. Open for research. Heritage Centre, West Street.

1.15pm WAIREKA CROQUET CLUB. Golf Croquet, drawn doubles. Waireka, Philip Street.

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Puzzles

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Cryptic crossword

Tuesday, February 14, 2017

Simon Shuker’s Code Cracker

WordWheel

ARIES (Mar 21-Apr 19): The nature of love cannot be defined in one way that suits every person.

Due to its intangible and mysterious qualities, it is impossible to love accurately. Strive instead to love fully.

TAURUS (Apr 20-May 20): Love cannot be taught on a chalkboard or in a video series. Sure, one can pick up a few tips here and there, but the only true teacher is experience, as filtered through the heart.

GEMINI (May 21-Jun 21): It’s not that you love but how you love that matters today. Your living example will kindle warmth and joy as well as inspire others to show love in action.

CANCER (Jun 22-Jul 22): It’s easy to pour water from a pitcher to a jar. Filling a jar from an open fire hydrant is hard. Quantity and force come with containment challenges, just as your more passionate feelings do.

LEO (Jul 23-Aug 22): Your sincere curiosity and pure desire to focus on others has you utterly unselfconscious, thereby confident – and, it follows, completely irresistible (though oblivious to the fact): VIRGO (Aug 23-Sep 22): When you love someone, you want that person to have every good opportunity you’ve ever had and more. That’s why you’ll show affection by opening doors for another, literally and figuratively.

LIBRA (Sep 23-Oct 23): You may not be entirely sure what you’re getting into, but there’s no question that you’re surely getting into it. As author and illustrator Lynda Barry observed, “Love is an exploding cigar we willingly smoke.”

SCORPIO (Oct 24-Nov 21): The heart’s logic is multidimensional math, impossible to understand from but one plane of existence.

It can’t be checked with a calculator, but don’t worry; if you feel that it adds up, it does.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov 22-Dec 21): Laughter is a form of love you revel in now. It signals agreement. It signals an understanding of another person’s intelligence that goes deeper than usual. Your favourite people are the ones you laugh with.

CAPRICORN (Dec 22-Jan 19): Taking love slowly isn’t just for the very young and the very old.

It’s also for those who care to soak in every detail, savour moments and weave a magical experience.

AQUARIUS (Jan 20-Feb 18): There’s much you could do independently (with great ease) that you will instead choose to do with another (with great challenge) because it’s an interesting and fun bonding experience.

PISCES (Feb 19-Mar 20): For you, love is not about perfect agreement, or even occasional agreement. The best relationships won’t duplicate your qualities, opinions and skills so much as complement them.

WordBuilder

Insert the missing letter to complete an eight-letter word reading clockwise or anti-clockwise.

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ACROSS 7. Optimistic (6) 8. Tune (6) 10. Soon (7) 11. Feather (5) 12. Fades away (4) 13. Serpent (5) 17. Kicks (5) 18. Cipher (4) 22. Opera songs (5) 23. Steal (colloq) (7) 24. Men and women (6) 25. Dodges (6)

DOWN 1. Estimated (7) 2. Takes in (7) 3. Shabby (5) 4. Made to order (7) 5. Concentrate (5) 6. Walls (5) 9. Mesmerise (9) 14. Unexpected good fortune (7) 15. Share a secret (7) 16. Setback (7) 19. Tracks (5) 20. Solidifies (5) 21. Slice (5)

Sudoku

Previous solution: etui, net, nit, nut, tein, ten, tie, tin, tine, tui, tun, tune, uni, unit, unite, untie, ute.

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Your Stars

ACROSS 2. Put a bit on cinder-top in footway (5) 5. A start made by half the jury going to politician (4) 7. Potato got for a penny in the South of France (4) 8. Lack of will shown by lion turning into it (8) 9. How might bath come about as great public sacrifice? (8) 11. Attention paid to ambassador by editor (4) 12. Butterfly expert with people’s dirt it spread out (13) 15. A lot of herrings right inside the tin (4) 17. Taking pleasure in Jenny, I go wrong (8) 19. Spare lie used for tree training (8) 21. Not many -- about fifty -- were airborne (4) 22. It ties the mark of the branch into the wood (4) 23. The whole range covered in planning a mutation (5) DOWN 1. Above all others, MEP sure to work it out (7) 2. A lot of whales work up to Land’s End (3) 3. Dance from Argentina or Tonga perhaps (5) 4. Fish built with half of a half (7) 5. Propulsion may be a joke if there’s no sulphur (3) 6. Non-u for Mickey to take in nothing for larger animal (5) 10. Strange, the way one gets in the wrong lane (5) 11. Make haste -- an hour, nothing less, on the railway (5) 13. An opportunity for using one’s key? (7) 14. Heartfelt way the Northeast cries out (7) 16. Sap may be used to rinse it out (5) 18. Spirit makes it a great drink after no end of joy (5) 20. Likely to go quietly at being outside (3) 21. About a foot short, and tubby (3)

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BIRD, Graeme Lindsay (Birdie) – Died peacefully surrounded by his family on February 11, 2017 in the ICU at Wellington Hospital. Loved husband of Andre. Dearly missed by his two children Toni and Andrew, Andrew and Hilary and his grandchildren Jade, Spencer, McKenzie. Loved brother of the late Judith Richardson. Heartfelt thanks to all the ICU staff at Wellington Hospital who cared for Graeme. Graeme will be available for viewings at the Golden Bay/ Motueka Funeral Home, 57 High Street on Wednesday from 9am-12pm. No flowers by request. Messages can be sent to 161 Thorp Street, Motueka 7120 or at www.heavenaddress.co.nz.

Friends of Graeme are respectfully informed that his funeral service will be held at the Motueka Memorial RSA, 49 High Street, Motueka on WEDNESDAY, February 15, 2017 commencing at 2.15pm.

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MEADE, Eoleah (Leah) – Peacefully on February 12, 2017, at Strathallan Life Care after a short illness, in her 92nd year. Loved mother and mother-in-law of Ken and Willy. Please note: Ashburton Long Run Iron will close at midday on FRIDAY, February 17, 2017.

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GLASS, Margaret Shaw – Formally of Rocky Gully Road, Albury and Strathallan, Timaru.

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Noon UCL Magazine Show 12:30 NZ Football Weekly 1pm Yachting – Vendee Globe Event 2pm Football – A-League Shootout 3pm Rugby League – Super League Dragons v Wolves. 3:30 Rugby League – All Stars World All Stars v Indigenous All Stars. 4pm Basketball – NBL 4:30 Yachting – Vendee Globe Event 5:30 Golf – European Tour 6pm UCL Magazine Show 6:30 Football – NZ Premiership Highlights Show 7pm L Football – A-League Phoenix v Beijing BG. 9pm Football – A-League Highlights 9:30 Football League Show 10pm UEL Magazine Show 10:30 UFC Now 11:30 The Cricket Show

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Sport It’s all a coincidence World No.1 women’s golfer Lydia Ko says coincidence and a quest to improve led her to change her coach, caddie and clubs. Ko will open her 2017 season at the Women’s Australian Open at Royal Adelaide from Thursday with a new-look team behind her. “It was a coincidence that it all happened at the same time ... I obviously wasn’t planning to say ‘hey I want to change everything up’,” Ko said in Adelaide yesterday.

Mundine wants rematch Ashburton College 1st XI batsmen Angus Jemmett and James Forbes meet in the middle for a conference during their match against Christchurch Boys’ High on Saturday.

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College defends low total The Ashburton College 1st XI overcame a second innings batting collapse to record an outright win over Christchurch Boys 3rd XI on another hot Saturday at the domain.

The day started to plan with Tom Ravenscroft and Will Graham continuing to score runs and they took the score to 90 before Graham fell for 39.

The rest of the batting looked

like an old fashioned phone number 2, 0, 0, 4, 2, 5, 5, 0, with the only resistance coming from Ravenscroft who batted for over two hours for a very well complied 73 in Ashburton College’s 139 all out.

That left Boys’ High 225 to win in a minimum of 75 overs.

Boys’ High lost an early wicket when Ben Niles took a sharp chance at slip off Graham to re-

move their dangerous opener, then Harry McMillan and Gareth Hunt picked up a wicket each to have the visitors 20/3 at lunch.

Boys’ High were looking untroubled after lunch as their two batsmen put on 77 runs before Niles broke the partnership with the first of his three wickets.

Year 9 player Angus Jemmett

was given the responsibility of being the team’s spin bowler and was rewarded with three wickets.

Jarod Hopwood finished off the innings when he took a great catch off Hunt to see Boys’ High all out for 138.

The boys play St Thomas’ at home the next two weeks before they head away for their last two games.

Proteas carrying some World Cup baggage South Africa still carry the memory of their World Cup semifinal loss to New Zealand with them.

That game at Eden Park in March 2015 goes down as the greatest ODI in New Zealand’s history, a four-wicket win that propelled them into the final for the first time against Australia in Melbourne.

It was a heartbreaking night for South Africa and Faf du Plessis, captain for the sole T20 international at the same ground

on Friday night and the threetest series later in the tour, retains strong memories of the match.

Grant Elliott’s six off the second-last ball of the match from South African ace fast bowler Dale Steyn left South Africans in tears, lying on the outfield.

“It was a great game, but it’ll be mixed feelings getting back there,” du Plessis said yesterday, after the team’s early-morning arrival in New Zealand.

“Honestly, something like that

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you always carry it with you. As a team, we’ve definitely put it behind us, but the emotions of the day will always be with us.

“That’s not a bad thing.

“Although we were on the wrong side of winning the game, it was a great game of cricket and something that will always be with us.”

Du Plessis believes South Africa have put greater emphasis on their one-day cricket in recent times.

The proximity of the Cham-

pions Trophy in England this June has helped that and he pointed out South Africa have had some “fantastic” ODIs in recent times.

Imran Tahir, who has taken 121 ODI wickets in 69 matches at 23.2 apiece, is also No 1 in the T20 form.

“New Zealand have a great energy in their team and they are very competitive, especially in the fielding department, so you always feel their presence.”

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Anthony Mundine has called for a third bout with Danny Green, declaring he will “destroy” his long-time rival in his hometown of Perth. Mundine went down to Green in a controversial points decision in Adelaide on February 3, squaring the ledger at one-all 11 years after beating his fierce rival in Sydney. Mundine’s camp has lodged an appeal with the Australian National Boxing Federation in the hope of getting the result changed to ‘no decision’. But the 41-year-old is keen to settle the score on hostile territory. “I want to beat him, whip him and hurt him in his own backyard in his own home in Perth,” he said.

Cassidy out for season The Queensland Firebirds have been dealt a major injury blow with centre Mahalia Cassidy ruled out for the Super Netball season after rupturing her anterior cruciate ligament. The 21-year-old suffered the injury at training on Friday with scans confirming she will miss the inaugural season of the new netball league where she was tipped to replace Kim Ravaillion in midcourt after her departure to Collingwood. Kristen Oxenford from the second-tier Queensland Fusion is set to take over from Cassidy.

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